Kirksey dam
Kirksey
Kirksey, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1939 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. The dam has a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 14 feet, with a length of 720 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 88 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 141 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR Little Catoma Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and not yet rated for condition assessment, Kirksey serves as an essential structure for water resource management in the area. It provides necessary storage for fire protection and recreational activities, highlighting its multi-functional role in the community. With no state regulation or permitting required, Kirksey continues to play a significant role in maintaining water resources for the surrounding area.
Although Kirksey has not undergone recent inspections or condition assessments, its historical significance and purposeful design make it a key asset for water resource management in Montgomery, Alabama. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, dams like Kirksey will be crucial for ensuring water security and supporting various uses such as firefighting and recreational activities. It is important to monitor and maintain such structures to uphold their functionality and safety for the community.
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 Kirksey -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 7 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 812 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 7,540 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 62 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 18 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kirksey.
Boat launches
- River Road Montgomery
- Griffith Lane Tallassee
- Lowndes County
- Yates Lake Ramp
- Boat Ramp Road, Wetumpka
- Lake Jordan Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Jones Bluff Reservoir
- Thurlow Reservoir
- Yates Reservoir
- Pinkston Creek
- Lake Martin
- Opelika City (Saugahatchee) Reservoir
More reservoirs
Track Kirksey in the Snoflo app
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About Kirksey
Where does the data for Kirksey 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 Kirksey.