Milton Carter dam
Milton Carter
Milton Carter is a privately owned dam located in Goshen, Alabama, along the TR-Indian Creek. Built in 1968, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet. The primary purpose of Milton Carter is for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, with additional recreational benefits. The dam has a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 180 cubic feet per second, making it a crucial resource for the local community.
Despite its low hazard potential and current condition being not rated, Milton Carter serves as a vital water resource for fire protection and recreational activities in Pike County, Alabama. Its location in the Mobile District under Congressional District 02 provides essential infrastructure for the area's water management needs. The dam's strategic placement and design make it an integral part of the local ecosystem, supporting wildlife and providing water storage for various purposes.
As a privately owned structure, Milton Carter does not fall under federal regulatory agencies' jurisdiction, and it is not state-regulated or permitted. However, its role in water management and conservation in the region cannot be understated. With its long history of service since the late 1960s, Milton Carter continues to be a valuable asset for the community, showcasing the importance of private investments in water resource infrastructure for sustainable development.
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 Milton Carter -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Conecuh River At Brantley Al | 147 cfs | → |
| Pea River Near Ariton Al | 559 cfs | → |
| Patsaliga Creek Near Brantley Al | 86 cfs | → |
| Little Double Bridges Creek Nr Enterprise | 10 cfs | → |
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 5 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River Bel Pt A Dam Nr River Falls | 668 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Milton Carter.
Fishing spots
Track Milton Carter in the Snoflo app
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About Milton Carter
Where does the data for Milton Carter 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 Milton Carter.