Presbyterian Church dam
Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church in Reads Mill, Alabama, sits along the tranquil waters of the TR Ohatchee Creek, where a recreational earth dam was completed in 1968. This dam serves as a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts, offering a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 250 cubic feet per second. With a structural height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet, this low-hazard dam provides a safe environment for outdoor activities and leisure.
Located in Calhoun County, Alabama, the Presbyterian Church dam is surrounded by the beauty of nature, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Owned privately, this dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it is considered to have low hazard potential. With its close proximity to Congressional District 03 and the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Presbyterian Church dam stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human-made structures and natural water resources.
As climate change continues to impact water resources worldwide, the Presbyterian Church dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management and conservation efforts. With its recreational purpose and serene setting, this dam provides a space for individuals to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of our planet's water systems. As we strive to protect and preserve our water resources for future generations, places like the Presbyterian Church dam serve as valuable assets in our collective efforts to combat the effects of climate change on our environment.
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 Presbyterian Church -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Wills Creek Near Reece City | 117 cfs | → |
| Terrapin Creek At Ellisville Al | 492 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek Near Boiling Spring | 143 cfs | → |
| Big Canoe Creek At Ashville Al | 115 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek At Jackson Shoal Nr Lincoln Al | 407 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Blue Pond Al | 450 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Presbyterian Church.
Boat launches
- Lonz Street 206, Gadsden
- Broad Street Gadsden
- Riverview Drive St. Clair County
- St. Clair County
- Ohatchee
- Coleman Boat Ramp Road Cleburne County
Campgrounds
- Noccalula Falls Campground
- Coleman Lake Recreation Area
- Pine Glen
- Pine Glen Recreation Area
- Coleman Lake Rec Area
- Anniston Army Depot Rv Military
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
Track Presbyterian Church in the Snoflo app
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About Presbyterian Church
Where does the data for Presbyterian Church 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.