Tommy Ege Dam dam
Tommy Ege Dam
Tommy Ege Dam, also known as Ege Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Cullman, Alabama, specifically in the city of WEST HOLLY POND. Built in 1966, this Earth-type dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond. With a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, the dam spans a length of 340 feet and has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet.
Situated on the HENDERSON BRANCH river, Tommy Ege Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The dam's primary purpose is to provide fire protection and support aquatic life in the area. Despite not being regulated by the state or federal agencies, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and contributes to the local ecosystem's sustainability.
Although lacking specific inspection and emergency preparedness data, Tommy Ege Dam remains a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Alabama. With its strategic location and storage capacity, the dam not only serves practical purposes but also highlights the importance of private-owned structures in contributing to climate resilience and water conservation efforts. As a key feature in the local landscape, the dam represents a harmonious blend of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship.
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 Tommy Ege Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs Creek Near Blountsville | 5 cfs | → |
| Locust Fork Near Cleveland | 112 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork Near Garden City | 132 cfs | → |
| Flint Creek Near Falkville Al | 13 cfs | → |
| Blackburn Fork Little Warrior R Nr Holly Springs | 8 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork Near Arkadelphia | 157 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tommy Ege Dam.
Boat launches
- Warrenton Road 3408, Guntersville
- County Road 311 Cullman County
- Highway 69 3374, Guntersville
- Snow Point Road Marshall County
- Painted Bluff Road Marshall County
- Sharp Ford Road Morgan County
Campgrounds
- Georgia Mountain Rv Resort
- Rickwood Caverns State Park
- Marshall County Park
- Ditto Landing City Campground
- Easter Posey Mwr Military - Redstone Arsenal
- Lake Guntersville State Park
Fishing spots
Track Tommy Ege Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tommy Ege Dam
Where does the data for Tommy Ege Dam 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 Tommy Ege Dam.