C S Stirling Jr dam
C S Stirling Jr
C S Stirling Jr is a privately owned Earth dam located in Bridgeville, Alabama, along the TR-COW CREEK river or stream. The dam was completed in 1965 and serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. The dam has a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a length of 450 feet.
Despite its low hazard potential and currently unrated condition assessment, C S Stirling Jr provides a valuable resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates in Pickens County, Alabama. The dam's location in a picturesque setting with easy access to the outdoors offers a serene environment for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. With a maximum discharge capacity of 700 cubic feet per second, the dam contributes to the local ecosystem's water management and conservation efforts.
As a key feature in the region's water infrastructure, C S Stirling Jr is under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While it has not been subjected to recent inspections or assessments, the dam's low hazard potential and recreational focus make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking solace and enjoyment in the natural beauty of Pickens County.
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 C S Stirling Jr -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Noxubee River Nr Geiger | 496 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al | 3,390 cfs | → |
| Sipsey River Nr Elrod | 357 cfs | → |
| Bodka Creek Near Geiger | 15 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 3,280 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near C S Stirling Jr.
Boat launches
- Pickens County
- Cochrane Access Area Road Pickens County
- Pickensville
- Spurlock Road 2639, Lowndes County
- Greene County
Campgrounds
- Cochrane
- Sumter Rec Area
- Lock 8
- Lake Lurleen State Park
- Jennings Ferry
- Moundville Archaeological Park Campground
Fishing spots
Track C S Stirling Jr in the Snoflo app
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About C S Stirling Jr
Where does the data for C S Stirling Jr 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 C S Stirling Jr.