Mansel Wolf Dam dam
Mansel Wolf Dam
Mansel Wolf Dam, also known as Wolf Pond, is a private-owned structure located in Jackson, Alabama, near the town of Hollywood. Built in 1958 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing vital habitat for local flora and fauna. With a height of 18 feet and a length of 425 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, offering essential water resources for fire protection, livestock, and recreational activities.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Mansel Wolf Dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation. This uncontrolled spillway structure on TR Dry Creek, within the Mobile District of Alabama, remains unmaintained and unmonitored by federal agencies. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its operational status and emergency preparedness, such as the existence of an Emergency Action Plan or updated contact information, are unclear. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the conservation and management of such structures may find Mansel Wolf Dam's unique characteristics and historical significance intriguing for further research and monitoring efforts.
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 Mansel Wolf Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lookout Creek Near New England | 88 cfs | → |
| Big Wills Creek At State Hwy 35 Nr Fort Payne | 39 cfs | → |
| Town Creek Near Geraldine Al | 57 cfs | → |
| Paint Rock River Near Woodville Al | 235 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River At Summerville | 132 cfs | → |
| Sequatchie River Near Whitwell | 185 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mansel Wolf Dam.
Boat launches
- Stevenson City Park Boat Ramp
- County Road 213 355, Hollywood
- Comer Bridge Public Boat Ramp
- Mapleview Road, South Pittsburg
- Macedonia Road Marion County
- County Park Road 2300-2398, Scottsboro
Campgrounds
- Stevenson Municipal Park - Guntersville Reservoir
- Dekalb County Public Lake
- Cloudland Canyon State Park
- Walk-In 10
- Walk-In 8
- Walk-In 9
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
Track Mansel Wolf Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mansel Wolf Dam
Where does the data for Mansel Wolf 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 Mansel Wolf Dam.