Jackie Osment dam
Jackie Osment
Jackie Osment is a private Fish and Wildlife Pond located in Lee, Alabama. Constructed in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including wildlife conservation and recreational activities.
With a drainage area of 0.34 square miles and a maximum discharge of 800 cubic feet per second, Jackie Osment plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam has a spillway width of 56 feet and is classified as having a significant hazard potential. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition has not been officially rated, and no emergency action plan has been prepared as of yet.
In a picturesque setting along the TR-HALAWAKEE CK river, Jackie Osment stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and the preservation of natural habitats. As a key player in the local ecosystem, this dam serves as a vital resource for maintaining biodiversity and providing recreational opportunities for the community.
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 Jackie Osment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 3 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 24 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 50 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 60 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jackie Osment.
Boat launches
- Mcculloh Road 9001-9499, Valley
- West 7th Street 199, West Point
- Dam Road Troup County
- County Road 390 Chambers County
- Westpoint Road West Point
- Abbottsford Road Troup County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Opelika City (Saugahatchee) Reservoir
- Bartlett's Ferry (Lake Harding)
- Lake Harding
- Goat Rock Lake
- Lake Oliver
- Lake Heath
More reservoirs
Track Jackie Osment in the Snoflo app
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About Jackie Osment
Where does the data for Jackie Osment 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 Jackie Osment.