Thomasville Sewer Lagoon Dam dam
Thomasville Sewer Lagoon Dam
The Thomasville Sewer Lagoon Dam, located in Thomasville South, Alabama, is a crucial structure managed by the local government. Built in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 500 feet, with a primary purpose of serving as an offstream storage for Bassett Creek. With a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and normal storage of 25 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Thomasville Sewer Lagoon Dam has not been rated for its current condition. While it does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam's emergency action plan status is unclear, raising questions about its preparedness for potential risks. With no recent inspection data available, it is essential for local authorities to prioritize the assessment and maintenance of this infrastructure to ensure its continued reliability in the face of potential climate challenges.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and advocate for the proper management and maintenance of structures like the Thomasville Sewer Lagoon Dam. By staying informed about its condition and advocating for proactive measures to address any potential risks, we can help safeguard our water resources and ensure the resilience of critical infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Thomasville Sewer Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bassett Creek At Us Highway 43 Nr Thomasville | 3 cfs | → |
| Satilpa Creek Near Coffeeville Al | 55 cfs | → |
| Alabama River At Claiborne L&D Near Monroeville | 6,950 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Coffeeville L&D Nr Coffeeville | 3,920 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 29 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 2,730 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Thomasville Sewer Lagoon Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Thomasville Sewer Lagoon Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Thomasville Sewer Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Thomasville Sewer Lagoon 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 Thomasville Sewer Lagoon Dam.