Pittman Lakes Dam No 2 dam
Pittman Lakes Dam No 2
Pittman Lakes Dam No 2, also known as Jade Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Village Springs, Alabama. Built in 1962, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and is situated along the Gurley Creek. With a structural height of 32 feet and a hydraulic height of 30 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 333 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 553 cubic feet per second.
Despite its recreational focus, Pittman Lakes Dam No 2 has a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risk it poses in case of failure. The dam is not currently rated for its condition, and there is a lack of information regarding its emergency action plan and risk assessment. While it is not under state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam's location and design make it a notable structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the impact of private dams on water management in Alabama.
The dam's presence along the Gurley Creek and its significant storage capacity make it an important feature to monitor for potential risks and safety measures. Its history, design, and purpose offer insights into the intersection of private ownership and recreational use with the need for effective dam management and safety protocols in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource management challenges.
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 Pittman Lakes Dam No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek At Sewage Plant Near Pinson Al | 18 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Trussville | 2 cfs | → |
| Blackburn Fork Little Warrior R Nr Holly Springs | 6 cfs | → |
| Fivemile Creek At Ketona Al | 43 cfs | → |
| Village Creek At 86th St North At Roebuck | 4 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River Below Leeds | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pittman Lakes Dam No 2.
Boat launches
- Echo Lake Lane 7501, Jefferson County
- Lake In The Woods Road Jefferson County
- Inland Lake Blount County
- Old Mill Trail 7098, Clay
- Boat Landing Road 4101, Blount County
- Highlands Drive Trussville
Track Pittman Lakes Dam No 2 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 Pittman Lakes Dam No 2
Where does the data for Pittman Lakes Dam No 2 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 High 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 Pittman Lakes Dam No 2.