Springville Estate dam
Springville Estate
Springville Estate is a privately owned recreational dam located in St. Clair, Alabama, specifically in the city of Springville Lake Estates. Built in 1956, it stands at a structural height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 20 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR Canoe Creek, within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
With a primary purpose of recreation, Springville Estate offers a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various outdoor activities. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and there is no available information on the emergency action plan or risk management measures in place. The dam is not regulated by the state and has not been subject to inspections, indicating a need for further evaluation and monitoring to ensure its safety and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
As one of the iconic landmarks in the area, Springville Estate provides a picturesque setting for visitors to appreciate the intersection of water resource management and recreational use. Its location on the TR Canoe Creek and proximity to Congressional District 03 in Alabama underlines its importance as a water infrastructure asset. The data on the dam serves as a valuable resource for stakeholders interested in the sustainability and preservation of water resources in the region, highlighting the need for continued vigilance and proactive measures to safeguard this vital resource 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 Springville Estate -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Fork Little Warrior R Nr Holly Springs | 6 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Sewage Plant Near Pinson Al | 18 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Trussville | 2 cfs | → |
| Big Canoe Creek At Ashville Al | 44 cfs | → |
| Locust Fork Near Cleveland | 206 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River Below Leeds | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Springville Estate.
Boat launches
- Inland Lake Blount County
- Boat Landing Road 4101, Blount County
- Echo Lake Lane 7501, Jefferson County
- Lake In The Woods Road Jefferson County
- Lakeshore Drive 128, Highland Lake
- Old Mill Trail 7098, Clay
Fishing spots
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Track Springville Estate in the Snoflo app
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About Springville Estate
Where does the data for Springville Estate 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 Significant 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 Springville Estate.