Gus Gaston Dam One dam
Gus Gaston Dam One
Gus Gaston Dam One, also known as Cedar Lake, is a private-owned structure located in Lowndes, Alabama. Completed in 1952, this earth-filled dam stands at a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a length of 490 feet. It serves as a recreational spot and has a NID storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource in the area.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Gus Gaston Dam One has a maximum discharge capacity of 725 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and no emergency action plan has been prepared yet. Its location on TR-Big Swamp Creek makes it an important structure in managing water resources in the region, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts who are interested in exploring its role in the local ecosystem.
With its historical significance and impact on the surrounding environment, Gus Gaston Dam One offers a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to learn about water resource management and climate resilience. While it may not be regulated by the state, its presence and function as a recreational area highlight the intersection of human activity and natural resources, making it a point of interest for those interested in sustainable water management practices.
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 Gus Gaston Dam One -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 28 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 45 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Patsaliga Creek Near Brantley Al | 196 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 81 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At Brantley Al | 256 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gus Gaston Dam One.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Sherling Lake City Park
- Sherling Lake Campground And Park
- Gunter Hill
- Maxwell/Gunter Afb Military
- Prairie Creek
- Jones Bluff
Fishing spots
Track Gus Gaston Dam One in the Snoflo app
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About Gus Gaston Dam One
Where does the data for Gus Gaston Dam One 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 Gus Gaston Dam One.