Sportsmen Club dam
Sportsmen Club
Sportsmen Club is a private recreational facility located in Old Eastaboga, Alabama, along the TR Eastaboga Creek. The dam at Sportsmen Club, completed in 1943, is primarily used for recreation and stands at a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 12 feet. With a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 70%, the dam serves as a low-hazard structure with a maximum discharge of 180 cubic feet per second.
Situated in Calhoun County, Alabama, Sportsmen Club offers a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to engage in outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. While the dam itself is of earth construction and spans 350 feet in length, the facility has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite the lack of recent inspection data, the dam at Sportsmen Club remains a picturesque location for individuals seeking a peaceful retreat amidst the natural beauty of the Eastaboga Creek.
Managed independently without state regulatory oversight, Sportsmen Club provides a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy the splendor of the outdoors in a private setting. With its low-hazard potential and historical significance dating back to the early 1940s, the dam at Sportsmen Club stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of recreational opportunities in Alabama's waterways. Whether exploring the surrounding area or simply basking in the tranquility of the creek, Sportsmen Club offers a memorable experience for those passionate about water resources and climate conservation.
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 Sportsmen Club -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Choccolocco Creek At Jackson Shoal Nr Lincoln Al | 407 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek Near Boiling Spring | 143 cfs | → |
| Big Canoe Creek At Ashville Al | 115 cfs | → |
| Talladega Creek At Alpine Al | 136 cfs | → |
| Kelly Creek Near Vincent Al | 392 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Heflin | 248 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sportsmen Club.
Boat launches
- Al 77 Lincoln
- Woods Bend Road 3100, Ragland
- Ohatchee
- St. Clair County
- Riverview Drive St. Clair County
- Bells Lane St. Clair County
Campgrounds
- Anniston Army Depot Rv Military
- Lake Chinnabee
- Cheaha State Park
- Turnipseed Hunter Camp
- Turnipseed Campground
- Pine Glen
Fishing spots
Track Sportsmen Club 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 Sportsmen Club
Where does the data for Sportsmen Club 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 Sportsmen Club.