Pratt Turner dam
Pratt Turner
Pratt Turner, a privately owned dam located in Mobile, Alabama, was completed in 1969 and stands at a height of 26 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet. The dam spans 500 feet and has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 62 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Bull Branch Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite its age, Pratt Turner is considered to have low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
This earth dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1300 cubic feet per second. While the dam does not have a spillway, it serves various purposes beyond flood control, as indicated by its primary purpose being categorized as "Other." The dam is not regulated by the state and has not been subject to regular inspections, with the last inspection date unknown. Despite this, Pratt Turner remains a vital infrastructure for the community of Pineola and surrounding areas, providing essential water storage and management capabilities.
With its unique design and significance in the local water resource infrastructure, Pratt Turner stands as a testament to the engineering achievements of its time. While its condition assessment may be unknown, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively, ensuring water availability and flood protection for the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pratt Turner offers a fascinating case study in dam construction and management within the dynamic environment of Mobile, Alabama.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pratt Turner -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw Creek Near Kushla Al | 121 cfs | → |
| Big Creek At County Rd 63 Near Wilmer | 26 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Fairview | 8 cfs | → |
| Hamilton Creek At Snow Road Near Semmes | 12 cfs | → |
| Escatawpa River Near Agricola Ms | 420 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhay River At Leakesville | 3,690 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pratt Turner.
Boat launches
- State Landing Road 2551, Mount Vernon
- Ruben Avenue 498, Saraland
- Cliffs Landing Road 7635, Bay Minette
- River Road 786, Mcintosh
- Howells Ferry Road 11999, Mobile County
- Battleship Parkway 1267-1989, Spanish Fort
Campgrounds
- Two Rivers Point Campsite
- Lakeview Rv City Park
- Citronelle Lakeview Rv Park
- Mobile County Marina
- Dead Lake Platform
- Jug Lake Platform
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
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About Pratt Turner
Where does the data for Pratt Turner come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Pratt Turner.