Jimmy Seale Dam dam
Jimmy Seale Dam
Jimmy Seale Dam, also known as Seales Lake, is a private-owned structure located in Greensboro, Alabama. Built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 17 feet and spans a length of 800 feet. With a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, the dam has a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.17 square miles.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating. The spillway, a critical component of the structure, is uncontrolled and has a width of 60 feet. The last inspection conducted on the dam was in August 1979, and its condition is currently listed as "Not Rated". The dam is not operated or regulated by any federal agency, making its maintenance and oversight the responsibility of its private owners.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Jimmy Seale Dam to be a fascinating example of a privately-owned structure designed for fish and wildlife conservation. Its location in Hale County, Alabama, along the Big German Creek offstream, highlights the importance of such dams in providing habitat for local flora and fauna. With its unique design and historical significance, this dam serves as a valuable asset in the management of water resources in the region.
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 Jimmy Seale Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 2,440 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 5,990 cfs | → |
| Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al | 11 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al | 1,100 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 1,370 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jimmy Seale Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Jimmy Seale Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jimmy Seale Dam
Where does the data for Jimmy Seale 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 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 Jimmy Seale Dam.