Lenson Montz Dam No 1 dam
Lenson Montz Dam No 1
Lenson Montz Dam No 1, located in Greensboro, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a height of 14 feet and a length of 600 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 52 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Little Brush River and is maintained by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. The spillway of the dam is uncontrolled, with a width of 80 feet, and has a maximum discharge capacity of 375 cubic feet per second. The dam has not been inspected since August 1979, and its condition is currently rated as "Not Rated". Although there is no state regulation or oversight for this dam, it serves as a valuable habitat for fish and wildlife in the area.
The Lenson Montz Dam No 1 provides an important water resource for the local ecosystem, offering a sanctuary for aquatic life and wildlife. While the dam's risk assessment suggests a moderate level of risk, its primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife pond habitats underscores its significance in promoting biodiversity and environmental conservation efforts in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and management of dams like Lenson Montz Dam No 1 will be crucial in ensuring the sustainability and resilience of ecosystems in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Lenson Montz Dam No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 263 cfs | → |
| Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al | 8 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 2,730 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al | 2,330 cfs | → |
| Cribbs Mill Creek At Ww Plant At Tuscaloosa | 8 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 302 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lenson Montz Dam No 1.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Lenson Montz Dam No 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lenson Montz Dam No 1
Where does the data for Lenson Montz Dam No 1 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 Lenson Montz Dam No 1.