Duggar dam
Duggar
Duggar is a privately-owned dam located in Montgomery, Alabama, specifically in the city of Beulah Church. Built in 1961, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 13 feet, with a length of 950 feet. It serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock maintenance, and as a recreational spot for small fish ponds. With a storage capacity of 273 acre-feet, Duggar is primarily used for fire protection and water storage needs.
Situated on TR Pintlalla Creek, Duggar has a high hazard potential due to its location and purpose. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam continues to serve its intended functions effectively. The dam has not had any recent inspections, but its emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unknown. With Martha Roby representing Congressional District 02, Alabama in the US House of Representatives, the regulatory oversight for Duggar is limited at the state level, as it is not under state jurisdiction or permitting requirements.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Duggar to be an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management and emergency preparedness. The dam's historical significance, coupled with its multi-purpose usage and high hazard potential, presents a unique opportunity for further exploration and evaluation. Understanding the complexities of maintaining and regulating such structures in rural areas like Beulah Church can shed light on the challenges and opportunities in ensuring water security and safety for local communities.
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 Duggar -- 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 | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 123 cfs | → |
| Patsaliga Creek Near Brantley Al | 196 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Duggar.
Boat launches
- River Road Montgomery
- Lowndes County
- Brinson Court Lowndes County
- Prairie Creek Road Lowndes County
- Boat Ramp Road, Wetumpka
- Lake Jordan Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Maxwell/Gunter Afb Military
- Gunter Hill
- Fort Toulouse/Jackson Park
- Prairie Creek
- Jones Bluff
- Sherling Lake City Park
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Duggar in the Snoflo app
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About Duggar
Where does the data for Duggar 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 High 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 Duggar.