Clyde Powell dam
Clyde Powell
Clyde Powell is a privately owned dam located in Lee County, Alabama, specifically in the city of Mt Zion South. Built in 1965, this Earth-type dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 255 cubic feet per second. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, with a length of 450 feet, providing significant hazard potential in the area.
Situated on the TR-Hospilika Creek within the Mobile District of Alabama, Clyde Powell is a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. Its association with Representative Mike Rogers and proximity to Congressional District 03 make it an interesting site for those interested in understanding the intersection of infrastructure and environmental policies in the region. With its historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, Clyde Powell offers valuable insights into the management of water resources for recreational purposes in the state.
Despite lacking specific regulatory oversight, Clyde Powell dam remains a vital component of the local landscape, contributing to the overall conservation and utilization of water resources in Lee County, Alabama. Its significance as a recreational structure underscores the importance of balancing human needs with environmental stewardship, making it a compelling case study for enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management practices 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 Clyde Powell -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 75 cfs | → |
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 156 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 2 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clyde Powell.
Boat launches
- Mcculloh Road 9001-9499, Valley
- West 7th Street 199, West Point
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Dam Road Troup County
- Westpoint Road West Point
- County Road 390 Chambers County
Campgrounds
- Spring Villa Campground
- Blanton Creek Park
- Uchee Creek Military
- Chewacla State Park
- Riverbend County Park
- Bluff Creek
Fishing spots
- Goat Rock Lake
- Lake Oliver
- Lake Harding
- Bartlett's Ferry (Lake Harding)
- Lake Heath
- Cooper Creek Park Lake
More reservoirs
Track Clyde Powell 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 Clyde Powell
Where does the data for Clyde Powell 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 Clyde Powell.