Clifton Maddox dam
Clifton Maddox
Clifton Maddox is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Covington, Alabama, near Watkins Bridge. This earth dam, completed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 12 feet and has a length of 450 feet, providing a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Clifton Maddox is to support fish and wildlife habitat, with secondary recreational benefits for the local community.
Despite its low hazard potential, Clifton Maddox poses a moderate risk (rated 3 out of 5) due to its location on TR Poplar Creek in the Mobile District of Alabama. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 65 feet, capable of discharging up to 120 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition is currently unrated, there are no state regulatory inspections or enforcement in place for this structure. Overall, Clifton Maddox serves as a valuable resource for water conservation and wildlife preservation in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the unique features and historical significance of Clifton Maddox. The dam's construction by the USDA NRCS reflects a commitment to sustainable land management and ecosystem conservation. With its focus on fish and wildlife habitat, the dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human infrastructure and environmental stewardship. As a private entity, Clifton Maddox represents a grassroots effort to enhance local biodiversity and recreational opportunities, showcasing the importance of community-led initiatives in water resource management.
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 Clifton Maddox -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Conecuh River At River Falls | 504 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River Bel Pt A Dam Nr River Falls | 73 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Bradley Al | 44 cfs | → |
| Yellow River Nr Oak Grove | 317 cfs | → |
| Pea River Near Samson Al | 353 cfs | → |
| Sepulga River Near Mckenzie Al | 104 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clifton Maddox.
Boat launches
- Geneva County
- Bull Slough Road 2298, Conecuh County
- County Road 2 2731, Baker
- Conecuh County 42 Conecuh County
- Us 84 Conecuh County
- Okaloosa County
Campgrounds
- Open Pond Recreation Area
- Florala State Park
- Frank Jackson State Park
- Karick Lake Upper - Blackwater River State Forest
- Karick Lake Lower - Blackwater River State Forest
Track Clifton Maddox in the Snoflo app
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About Clifton Maddox
Where does the data for Clifton Maddox 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 Clifton Maddox.