Enon Dam dam
Enon Dam
Enon Dam, also known as Todd Dam, is a private Earth dam located in Gray Spring, Alabama. Constructed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing valuable habitat for local flora and fauna. With a dam height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, Enon Dam plays a crucial role in supporting recreational activities and maintaining ecological balance in the region.
Despite being owned privately, Enon Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Alabama and is not regulated by any state agency. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment of 3. While it is not currently rated for condition assessment, the dam's operations and maintenance are overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The presence of an uncontrolled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 160 cubic feet per second ensure controlled water release during periods of high inflow, reducing the risk of flooding downstream.
Enon Dam's location on TR Bridgeforth Branch, in Limestone County, Alabama, makes it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its role in supporting fish and wildlife habitats, along with recreational activities, underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams for both environmental and public safety reasons. With its rich history and significant impact on the local ecosystem, Enon Dam stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human development and natural conservation 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 Enon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk River At Prospect | 596 cfs | → |
| Big Nance Creek At Courtland Al | 15 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Iron City | 223 cfs | → |
| Limestone Creek Near Athens Al | 58 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek Near Florence Al | 161 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Madison Al | 295 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Enon Dam.
Boat launches
- Hatchery Road 13560, Elkmont
- Easter Ferry Road 25793, Elkmont
- Elk River Mills Road 10979-11169, Athens
- Highway 127 28901-29089, Elkmont
- Lee Highway, Rogersville
- Veto Road 2156, Prospect
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Enon Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Enon Dam
Where does the data for Enon 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 Enon Dam.