C E Sellers No 2 dam
C E Sellers No 2
C E Sellers No 2 is a private dam located in Montgomery, Alabama, specifically in Downing near the TR-Little Catoma Creek. Built in 1968, its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, the dam stands at a length of 540 feet and has a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, providing ample space for water storage and recreational activities.
Although C E Sellers No 2 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it has not undergone recent inspections or assessments. Despite this, the dam continues to serve its recreational purpose without any major issues. The dam's location in a beautiful natural setting, along with its historical significance dating back to the late 1960s, adds to its appeal for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore and appreciate the surrounding environment.
As part of the Mobile District in Alabama, C E Sellers No 2 represents a piece of local infrastructure that contributes to the region's water resource management. While it may not be regularly monitored or regulated by state agencies, its presence and functionality play a role in supporting recreational activities and potentially serving as a water source in the area. For those interested in the intersection of water resources, climate, and infrastructure, C E Sellers No 2 offers a unique opportunity to learn and appreciate the importance of dams in water management and recreation.
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 C E Sellers No 2 -- 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 | → |
| Conecuh River At Brantley Al | 147 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near C E Sellers No 2.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Track C E Sellers No 2 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 C E Sellers No 2
Where does the data for C E Sellers 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 C E Sellers No 2.