Golden dam
Golden
Golden, also known as Rocking H Ranch, is a private recreational dam located in St. Clair, Alabama. Built in 1957, this earth dam on TR Canoe Creek stands at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 12 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Golden offers a serene location for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy nature.
Situated in the Springville Estates area, Golden is owned privately and is not regulated or inspected by the state of Alabama. Despite its limited infrastructure and lack of official oversight, this dam provides a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking outdoor recreation. With its close proximity to the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Golden offers a glimpse into the unique intersection of human-made structures and natural water resources in the region.
Featuring a spillway width of 0 feet and a maximum discharge of 150 cubic feet per second, Golden presents a harmonious blend of human engineering and environmental stewardship. While the dam's specific risk assessment and management measures are not fully documented, its historical significance and recreational value make it a noteworthy destination for those interested in water resource management and climate-related activities.
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 Golden -- 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 | 1 cfs | → |
| Locust Fork Near Cleveland | 176 cfs | → |
| Big Canoe Creek At Ashville Al | 41 cfs | → |
| Fivemile Creek At Ketona Al | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Golden.
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
- Old Mill Trail 7098, Clay
- Lakeshore Drive 128, Highland Lake
Fishing spots
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Track Golden in the Snoflo app
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About Golden
Where does the data for Golden 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
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