Horne dam
Horne
Located in Talladega, Alabama, the Horne dam was completed in 1936 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam, classified as an Earth type, stands at a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 29 feet, with a length of 185 feet. It overlooks the TR Talladega Creek and has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, offering a serene environment for water enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities.
With a low hazard potential and a current condition assessment of "Not Rated," the Horne dam provides a safe and enjoyable recreational experience for visitors. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam has not undergone recent inspections or emergency preparedness evaluations. Its location in the Mobile District and its proximity to Congressman Mike Rogers' district further highlight its significance in the local water resource and climate landscape.
As an essential component of the water infrastructure in the area, the Horne dam stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering and continues to offer a tranquil retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Its historical significance, combined with its recreational utility, makes it a noteworthy site for those interested in water resources and climate activities in the region.
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 Horne -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Talladega Creek At Alpine Al | 109 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek At Jackson Shoal Nr Lincoln Al | 308 cfs | → |
| Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al | 106 cfs | → |
| Coosa River At Childersburg Al | 3,240 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek Near Boiling Spring | 107 cfs | → |
| Kelly Creek Near Vincent Al | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Horne.
Boat launches
- Al 77 Lincoln
- County Road 895 Randolph County
- County Road 880 Randolph County
- Hollywood Boulevard 449, Childersburg
- R L Harris Dam Road Randolph County
- Bells Lane St. Clair County
Campgrounds
- Lake Chinnabee
- Turnipseed Hunter Camp
- Turnipseed Campground
- Cheaha State Park
- Anniston Army Depot Rv Military
Fishing spots
Track Horne in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Horne
Where does the data for Horne 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 Horne.