Bermuda Run Dam dam
Bermuda Run Dam
Bermuda Run Dam, also known as School Board Lake Halls Mill, is a significant earth dam located in Mobile, Alabama, constructed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS. It serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond and has a dam height of 19 feet and a length of 725 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 242 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 145 acre-feet.
The dam is situated on Campground Branch and is under the jurisdiction of the local government, with no state regulation or permitting required. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 80 feet, and the dam has a significant hazard potential. Despite not being rated for its condition, the risk assessment for Bermuda Run Dam is moderate. With its purpose of supporting fish and wildlife, this dam plays a vital role in the local ecosystem while also providing recreational opportunities for the surrounding community.
While Bermuda Run Dam has not been inspected recently and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, it remains a key structure for water resource management in the area. With its history of serving as a habitat for wildlife and providing water storage, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate change challenges. Its presence on Campground Branch not only enhances the local environment but also contributes to the overall resilience of the region's water infrastructure.
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 Bermuda Run Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fowl River At Half-Mile Rd Near Laurendine | 54 cfs | → |
| Hamilton Creek At Snow Road Near Semmes | 24 cfs | → |
| Chickasaw Creek Near Kushla Al | 833 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Fairview | 14 cfs | → |
| Big Creek At County Rd 63 Near Wilmer | 86 cfs | → |
| Escatawpa River Near Agricola Ms | 420 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bermuda Run Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Coast Guard Wharf Mobile
- Battleship Parkway 1267-1989, Spanish Fort
- Battleship Parkway 1675, Spanish Fort
- Howells Ferry Road 11999, Mobile County
- Spanish Fort
- Ruben Avenue 498, Saraland
⛺ Campgrounds
- Chickasabogue Park
- Meaher State Park
- Camp Ground
- Blakeley State Park
- Mobile County Marina
- Dauphin Island City Park
🛶 Paddle runs
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- 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
- 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
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About Bermuda Run Dam
Where does the data for Bermuda Run Dam 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 Significant 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 Bermuda Run Dam.