Sharpe No 1 dam
Sharpe No 1
Sharpe No 1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Chapel Hill, Alabama, on the TR Carlisle Creek. Completed in 1952, this dam primarily serves the purpose of recreation, with a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1700 cubic feet per second. The dam has a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 27 feet, stretching 330 feet in length.
Despite its low hazard potential and unassessed condition, Sharpe No 1 remains a significant water resource in Chambers County, Alabama. The dam has not been regulated or inspected by the state, nor does it have a state jurisdiction or permitting status. It is interesting to note that the dam does not have a designated spillway, lock structures, or outlet gates, indicating a simpler design compared to other dams in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the condition and management of dams like Sharpe No 1 to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems. With its recreational purpose and historical significance, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management and the need for ongoing assessment and maintenance of aging infrastructure.
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 Sharpe No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 991 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 877 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Nr New Site | 695 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 8 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 27 | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al | 117 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sharpe No 1.
⚓ Boat launches
- Abbottsford Road Troup County
- County Road 390 Chambers County
- Westpoint Road West Point
- Pyne Road Park Mega Ramp
- Dam Road Troup County
- West 7th Street 199, West Point
⛺ Campgrounds
More campgrounds →Track Sharpe No 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Sharpe No 1
Where does the data for Sharpe No 1 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 Sharpe No 1.