Mccullars No 1 dam
Mccullars No 1
Mccullars No 1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Grayton, Alabama, specifically on TR Alexandria Creek. Built in 1958 for recreational purposes, the dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 16 feet. It has a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 170 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been rated, and its emergency action plan and risk assessment measures are not currently in place.
This dam, managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, serves as a vital water resource for the community, providing not only recreational opportunities but also crucial storage capacity for water management. The surrounding area benefits from the reservoir's normal storage of 80 acre-feet, contributing to the overall water supply in Calhoun County, Alabama. With its strategic location and purpose, Mccullars No 1 plays a significant role in the local water infrastructure and climate resilience efforts.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance and functionality of structures like Mccullars No 1 is essential for promoting sustainable water management practices and ensuring the safety and reliability of our water systems. With the dam's history dating back to the late 1950s, ongoing monitoring and assessment are crucial to maintaining its integrity and effectiveness in the face of changing environmental conditions. By staying informed and engaged in the management of water resources like Mccullars No 1, we can work towards a more resilient and sustainable future for our communities.
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 Mccullars No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Choccolocco Creek Near Boiling Spring | 143 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek At Jackson Shoal Nr Lincoln Al | 407 cfs | → |
| Big Canoe Creek At Ashville Al | 115 cfs | → |
| Big Wills Creek Near Reece City | 117 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Heflin | 248 cfs | → |
| Terrapin Creek At Ellisville Al | 492 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mccullars No 1.
Boat launches
- Ohatchee
- St. Clair County
- Riverview Drive St. Clair County
- Woods Bend Road 3100, Ragland
- Broad Street Gadsden
- Lonz Street 206, Gadsden
Campgrounds
- Anniston Army Depot Rv Military
- Noccalula Falls Campground
- Pine Glen
- Pine Glen Recreation Area
- Coleman Lake Recreation Area
- Coleman Lake Rec Area
Fishing spots
Track Mccullars No 1 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 Mccullars No 1
Where does the data for Mccullars No 1 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 Mccullars No 1.