J L Crenshaw No 2 Dam dam
J L Crenshaw No 2 Dam
J L Crenshaw No 2 Dam, located in the Shiloh Church Community in Lowndes, Alabama, serves as a vital water resource for both recreation and water supply purposes. Completed in 1950, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a length of 490 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, suggesting a need for further inspection and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
With the picturesque TR-Tallawassee Creek flowing nearby, J L Crenshaw No 2 Dam offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates alike to enjoy various recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The dam's primary purpose of recreation underscores its significance in providing a natural oasis for the local community and visitors to appreciate the beauty of Alabama's waterways. As a private-owned structure, the dam's management and upkeep are crucial in preserving its functionality and environmental impact.
Congressional District 07's Representative Terri A. Sewell (D) oversees the area where J L Crenshaw No 2 Dam stands, highlighting the importance of government involvement in regulating and maintaining water resources. With a focus on water supply and recreation, this dam plays a crucial role in sustaining the local ecosystem and supporting the needs of the surrounding community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to advocate for responsible usage and conservation of such valuable assets like J L Crenshaw No 2 Dam to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.
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 J L Crenshaw No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 7 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 7,540 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 812 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 110 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 29 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 749 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J L Crenshaw No 2 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Gunter Hill
- Prairie Creek
- Maxwell/Gunter Afb Military
- Jones Bluff
- Sherling Lake City Park
- Sherling Lake Campground And Park
Fishing spots
Track J L Crenshaw No 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About J L Crenshaw No 2 Dam
Where does the data for J L Crenshaw No 2 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 J L Crenshaw No 2 Dam.