Suggs dam
Suggs
Suggs, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is a private earth dam built in 1946 for recreational purposes along the TR Pintlalla Creek. With a hydraulic height of 4 feet and a structural height of 7 feet, the dam stretches 2810 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, Suggs does not have a condition assessment rating and has not been inspected in recent years. The dam is not regulated by the state and does not have an emergency action plan in place.
The dam, owned privately, is not under federal jurisdiction and has no associated structures or federal agency involvement in its design, construction, or operation. It is situated in Friendship Church in Congressional District 07 of Alabama, represented by Terri A. Sewell. Although the dam serves a recreational purpose, it does not have designated spillways or locks, and its maximum discharge capacity is 970 cubic feet per second. Suggs remains a relatively unknown structure with limited information available on its risk management measures and emergency preparedness.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Suggs may find its historical significance as a recreational dam on the TR Pintlalla Creek intriguing. Its location in a serene setting in Montgomery, Alabama, offers a potential area for outdoor activities and nature appreciation. While the dam's condition assessment and emergency action plan status are unknown, its low hazard potential suggests minimal risk to the surrounding area. Further research and exploration of Suggs could provide valuable insights into local water resource management practices and the intersection of infrastructure development with environmental conservation efforts.
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 Suggs -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 28 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 45 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 155 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 81 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 123 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Suggs.
Boat launches
- River Road Montgomery
- Lowndes County
- Brinson Court Lowndes County
- Prairie Creek Road Lowndes County
- Lake Jordan Boat Ramp
- Boat Ramp Road, Wetumpka
Campgrounds
- Maxwell/Gunter Afb Military
- Gunter Hill
- Fort Toulouse/Jackson Park
- Prairie Creek
- Jones Bluff
- Sherling Lake City Park
Fishing spots
Track Suggs in the Snoflo app
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About Suggs
Where does the data for Suggs 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 Suggs.