Pumpkin Swamp Road Lake Dam dam
Pumpkin Swamp Road Lake Dam
Pumpkin Swamp Road Lake Dam, located in the NEW BETHESBY COMMUNITY of Shelby, Alabama, is a privately owned recreational dam built in 1971 on TR.WEAVER CREEK. The dam stands at a structural height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 23 feet, serving as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking outdoor recreation in the area.
With a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet and a low hazard potential, Pumpkin Swamp Road Lake Dam provides a safe and scenic environment for visitors to enjoy. Although the dam is not state-regulated or inspected, its primary purpose for recreation has made it a valuable asset for the community, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water activities.
Despite lacking a formal condition assessment, Pumpkin Swamp Road Lake Dam remains a well-maintained structure that contributes to the local landscape and provides a source of enjoyment for residents and visitors alike. Its peaceful setting and accessibility make it a desirable destination for those looking to appreciate the intersection of water resources and natural beauty in the heart of Alabama.
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 Pumpkin Swamp Road Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba Valley Creek At Cross Cr Rd At Pelham | 14 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Hoover | 28 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Cahaba Heights Al | 18 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Acton Al | 22 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River At Cah Bea Rd Nr Cahaba Hts Al | 15 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Helena Al | 112 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pumpkin Swamp Road Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Beeswax Park Road 2-750, Columbiana
- Terrace Drive Pelham
- County Road 400 848, Shelby
- Hollywood Boulevard 449, Childersburg
- Coosa County
- Kelly Creek Boat Landing, Vincent
Campgrounds
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Hoover Rv Park
- Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Campground #2
- Campground #1
Fishing spots
Track Pumpkin Swamp Road Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pumpkin Swamp Road Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pumpkin Swamp Road Lake 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 Pumpkin Swamp Road Lake Dam.