B.C.Rhyne dam
B.C.Rhyne
B.C.Rhyne, located in Lowndes, Alabama, is a privately owned dam on Big Swamp Creek Offstream that was completed in 1958 for the primary purpose of recreation. With a height of 20 feet and a hydraulic height of 19 feet, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 45 cubic feet per second. Although the dam is not regulated by the state and has not been inspected or rated for its condition, it is considered to have a significant hazard potential.
Despite lacking recent assessments and emergency preparedness measures, B.C.Rhyne remains a vital resource for recreation and water supply in the area. The dam, situated in the beautiful city of Benton, provides a serene environment for outdoor activities and serves as a water source for the surrounding community. Although the dam has not undergone recent modifications or inspections, its historical significance and importance for water management cannot be understated.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the significance of dams like B.C.Rhyne in providing recreational opportunities and water supply in our communities. While the dam may not be actively regulated or inspected, it serves a vital role in the local ecosystem and economy. It is essential for stakeholders to work together to ensure the safety and sustainability of dams like B.C.Rhyne for future generations to enjoy.
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 B.C.Rhyne -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 105 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 769 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 5,810 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 30 cfs | → |
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 7 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 826 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near B.C.Rhyne.
Boat launches
- Prairie Creek Road Lowndes County
- Brinson Court Lowndes County
- River Road Montgomery
- Chilatchee Park Road Wilcox County
- Roland Cooper Boat Ramp
- Wilcox County
Campgrounds
- Prairie Creek
- Jones Bluff
- Six Mile Creek
- Gunter Hill
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
- Paul M Grist State Park
Track B.C.Rhyne in the Snoflo app
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About B.C.Rhyne
Where does the data for B.C.Rhyne 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 Significant 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 B.C.Rhyne.