Schryer dam
Schryer
Schryer, a private fish and wildlife pond located in Dadeville, Alabama, stands as a testament to conservation efforts led by the USDA NRCS. Built in 1966, this earth dam spans 330 feet in length and reaches a height of 18 feet, providing a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet for the TR-CHATTASOFKA CREEK watershed. The dam's primary purpose is to support fish and wildlife habitats, as well as recreational activities, making it a vital resource for the local community.
Despite its low hazard potential, Schryer faces moderate risks that require ongoing assessment and management. While the dam's condition remains unrated, its risk assessment indicates the need for precautionary measures to ensure its continued functionality and safety. With a spillway width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 683 cubic feet per second, Schryer is equipped to handle potential flooding events, but regular inspections and maintenance are essential to mitigate any potential risks to surrounding areas.
As a key component of the Mobile District in Alabama, Schryer serves as a valuable resource for water conservation and wildlife preservation efforts. Its impact extends beyond its immediate surroundings, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in protecting natural ecosystems and supporting biodiversity 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 Schryer -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa River Nr New Site | 752 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al | 130 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 37 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 6 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 866 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schryer.
⚓ Boat launches
- Hamlet Mill Road Tallapoosa County
- Boat Ramp Road, Jacksons' Gap
- War Eagle Drive, Dadeville
- Ramp Road, Dadeville
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
- Johnson Creek Road Coosa County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Lake Martin Military
- Lake Martin Recreation Area
- Wind Creek State Park
- Burnt Village
- Amity
- Chewacla State Park
Track Schryer 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 Schryer
Where does the data for Schryer 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.