Billy Carter dam
Billy Carter
Billy Carter is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Covington, Alabama, specifically in the city of Gantt. Constructed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a length of 525 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife habitats, the dam also serves recreational activities in the area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Billy Carter has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and a drainage area of 0.13 square miles. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Although it has not been modified in recent years, Billy Carter remains a vital resource for water conservation and ecological sustainability in the region.
As part of the Mobile District in Alabama, Billy Carter contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in the area. Its strategic location along the TR Gantt Lake and its significant storage capacity make it a key asset for mitigating potential flood risks and supporting local biodiversity. With a focus on enhancing fish and wildlife habitats, this dam exemplifies the intersection of conservation, recreation, and climate resilience in the region.
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 Billy Carter -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Conecuh River Bel Pt A Dam Nr River Falls | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At River Falls | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Patsaliga Creek Near Brantley Al | 281 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At Brantley Al | 342 cfs | → |
| Sepulga River Near Mckenzie Al | 525 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Near Evergreen Al | 228 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Billy Carter.
⚓ Boat launches
- Us 84 Conecuh County
- Bull Slough Road 2298, Conecuh County
- Us 31 Conecuh County
- Conecuh County 42 Conecuh County
- Old Samson Road 118, Elba
- Geneva County
Track Billy Carter in the Snoflo app
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About Billy Carter
Where does the data for Billy Carter 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 Billy Carter.