T U Kelly No 2 dam
T U Kelly No 2
T U Kelly No 2, located in Macon, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1946 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam, standing at a structural height of 12 feet and a hydraulic height of 8 feet, impounds TR Kelly Creek to create a reservoir with a capacity of 50 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," this dam provides a safe environment for leisure activities such as boating and fishing.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, T U Kelly No 2 has not undergone any significant modifications since its construction. Its emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps remain unspecified, suggesting potential areas for improvement in the dam's safety protocols. However, with a maximum discharge of 1325 cubic feet per second and a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, the dam is well-equipped to handle minor flood events and provide water-based recreation opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
Despite its unregulated status by the state of Alabama, T U Kelly No 2 serves as a valuable resource for the community, offering a serene retreat within Macon County. The dam's location, design, and purpose make it a noteworthy structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of human engineering with natural ecosystems. As efforts to enhance the dam's emergency preparedness and risk management measures continue, T U Kelly No 2 remains a vital asset for both recreational enjoyment and environmental conservation 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 T U Kelly No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 79 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 72 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 23 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 118 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 98 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near T U Kelly No 2.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
- Opelika City (Saugahatchee) Reservoir
- Thurlow Reservoir
- Yates Reservoir
- Goat Rock Lake
- Lake Oliver
- Lake Harding
More reservoirs
Track T U Kelly No 2 in the Snoflo app
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About T U Kelly No 2
Where does the data for T U Kelly No 2 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 T U Kelly No 2.