Wynn Brothers Lake Dam dam
Wynn Brothers Lake Dam
Wynn Brothers Lake Dam, also known as Wynn Lake, is a private earth dam located in Baldwin County, Alabama. Completed in 1969, this dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 32 acre-feet. The dam has a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 35 feet, spanning a length of 900 feet along TR Polecat Creek.
Despite being privately owned, Wynn Brothers Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Alabama, with no federal regulatory agency overseeing its operations or inspections. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of its condition assessment. With a maximum discharge of 500 cubic feet per second, the dam provides a valuable water resource for the surrounding area while also contributing to the conservation and management of water in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wynn Brothers Lake Dam is a fascinating example of how private infrastructure plays a crucial role in the sustainable use of water resources.
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 Wynn Brothers Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fish River Near Silver Hill Al | 52 cfs | → |
| Magnolia River At Us 98 Near Foley | 21 cfs | → |
| Styx River Near Elsanor | 167 cfs | → |
| Perdido River At Barrineau Park | 255 cfs | → |
| Elevenmile Creek Near Pensacola | 18 cfs | → |
| Fowl River At Half-Mile Rd Near Laurendine | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wynn Brothers Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 26 13239, Baldwin County
- Pier Avenue 3, Fairhope
- Milk Wort Trail Foley
- Spanish Fort
- West Fort Morgan Road Gulf Shores
- Campground Road Gulf Shores
Campgrounds
- Gulf State Park
- Meaher State Park
- Outpost Campsites
- Blakeley State Park
- Blue Angel Naval Military - Pensacola Nas
- Big Lagoon State Park
Paddle runs
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
Track Wynn Brothers Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wynn Brothers Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wynn Brothers 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 Wynn Brothers Lake Dam.