Wheeless Lake And Dam dam
Wheeless Lake And Dam
Wheeless Lake and Dam is a privately owned structure located in Houston County, Alabama, near the city of GREEN VALLEY CHURCH. Completed in 1958, this gravity dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond. With a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 839 cubic feet per second.
Situated on the TR NEWTON CREEK, Wheeless Lake and Dam is a low hazard potential structure with a condition assessment that is currently not rated. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have a designated inspection frequency. Despite its relatively small size, the dam provides valuable water resource management benefits for the local community and serves as a recreational spot for enthusiasts interested in fishing and wildlife observation. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wheeless Lake and Dam is a hidden gem in the heart of Alabama's countryside.
With its serene surroundings and diverse ecosystem, Wheeless Lake and Dam offer a unique opportunity for visitors to appreciate the importance of water conservation and sustainable management practices. From its humble beginnings as a fire protection reservoir to its current role as a recreational haven, this privately owned structure exemplifies the vital role that small dams play in supporting local communities and preserving natural habitats. For those passionate about water resources and climate advocacy, Wheeless Lake and Dam is a reminder of the interconnectedness of human activities and environmental stewardship.
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 Wheeless Lake And Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Choctawhatchee River Near Newton | 195 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River Near Bellwood Al | 480 cfs | → |
| Sawhatchee Creek At Cedar Springs | 31 cfs | → |
| Little Double Bridges Creek Nr Enterprise | 10 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River Nr Pittman | 1,460 cfs | → |
| Wrights Creek At Sh 177-A Nr Bonifay | 89 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wheeless Lake And Dam.
Boat launches
- Old River Road Early County
- Jowers Road Houston County
- Henry County 136 Henry County
- Field Road Henry County
Campgrounds
- Houston County Center
- Engineer Beach Rv Military - Fort Rucker
- Ozark / Fort Rucker Koa Journey
- Blue Springs State Park
Fishing spots
Track Wheeless Lake And Dam 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 Wheeless Lake And Dam
Where does the data for Wheeless Lake And Dam 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 Wheeless Lake And Dam.