T S Turnipseed Dam dam
T S Turnipseed Dam
T S Turnipseed Dam, located in Montgomery, Alabama, was completed in 1969 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond maintenance. This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 12 feet, with a length of 535 feet. With a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 235 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources for the local area.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, T S Turnipseed Dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential. While the dam is currently deemed to be in "Not Rated" condition, its emergency action plan and risk assessment measures are lacking. As an enthusiast concerned with water resources and climate, there is an opportunity to advocate for improved emergency preparedness and risk management protocols for this vital infrastructure. With its location on TR Little Catoma Creek and under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District, this dam presents both challenges and opportunities for ensuring its safety and functionality in the face of changing environmental conditions.
In the hands of private ownership and with no state regulation, T S Turnipseed Dam stands as a unique case study in water resource management. As a focal point for fire protection, stock maintenance, and recreational activities, this dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem. For enthusiasts passionate about water resource sustainability and climate resilience, there is a call to action to ensure that proper emergency protocols and risk assessments are in place to safeguard this important infrastructure for future generations.
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 S Turnipseed Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 5 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 1,410 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 72 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 33,900 cfs | → |
| Pea River Near Ariton Al | 559 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near T S Turnipseed Dam.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Track T S Turnipseed Dam 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 T S Turnipseed Dam
Where does the data for T S Turnipseed Dam 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 T S Turnipseed Dam.