Jim Oliver dam
Jim Oliver
Located in Providence, Alabama, the Jim Oliver dam was completed in 1969 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. This earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 500 feet, providing a storage capacity of 188 acre-feet for the TR-DRY CREEK watershed. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have moderate risk, reflecting the importance of ongoing risk management measures.
Operated by a private owner, Jim Oliver is not regulated or inspected by state agencies, making it an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With a spillway type of 'Uncontrolled' and a spillway width of 60 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in recreation and wildlife conservation in the area. While the dam's condition assessment is currently 'Not Rated', its risk assessment suggests a proactive approach to ensuring its safety and effectiveness in the face of changing climate conditions.
Overall, Jim Oliver represents a unique intersection of private ownership, federal design, and local impact, making it a valuable resource for those interested in water resource management and climate resilience. As climate change continues to impact the region, understanding the dynamics of dams like Jim Oliver will be essential in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources for future generations.
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 Jim Oliver -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near West Blocton Al | 202 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 417 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Helena Al | 87 cfs | → |
| Cahaba Valley Creek At Cross Cr Rd At Pelham | 11 cfs | → |
| Shades Creek Near Greenwood Al | 20 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Acton Al | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jim Oliver.
Boat launches
- County Road 400 848, Shelby
- County Road 607, Clanton
- Coosa County
- Beeswax Park Road 2-750, Columbiana
- Terrace Drive Pelham
- County Road 28 11455, Chilton County
Campgrounds
- Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Campground #2
- Campground #1
- Hoover Rv Park
- Oak Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
Track Jim Oliver 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 Jim Oliver
Where does the data for Jim Oliver 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 Jim Oliver.