Randolph Jernigan #1 dam
Randolph Jernigan #1
Randolph Jernigan #1, also known as Jernigan Ponds, is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Escambia, Alabama. Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and stretches 450 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR Jernigan Creek and serves as a habitat for various species of fish and wildlife in the area.
Despite its primary purpose as a fish and wildlife pond, Randolph Jernigan #1 poses a significant hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway type and moderate risk assessment rating. The dam has not been rated for its condition, and there is limited information on its emergency action plan preparedness. With a drainage area of 0.14 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 329 cubic feet per second, monitoring and maintenance of this structure are crucial to ensure the safety of downstream communities and the surrounding environment.
While Randolph Jernigan #1 does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, its location within Congressional District 01 of Alabama highlights the importance of proper management and risk assessment measures. As a key feature in the landscape of Northeast Pollard, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between water resource management and environmental conservation in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.
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 Randolph Jernigan #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Escambia Creek At Flomaton Al | 198 cfs | → |
| Escambia River Near Century | 1,950 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton | 461 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek At State Hwy 41 At Brewton | 175 cfs | → |
| Burnt Corn Creek At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton | 28 cfs | → |
| Big Escambia Cr At Sardine Br Nr Stanley Crossroad | 106 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Randolph Jernigan #1.
Boat launches
- Oil Plant Road 5228-5234, Jay
- Flossie Road 1766, Century
- River Road, Brewton
- Lake Stone Road, Century
- Williams Lake Road, Jay
- Mystic Springs Road 591, Mcdavid
Campgrounds
Track Randolph Jernigan #1 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 Randolph Jernigan #1
Where does the data for Randolph Jernigan #1 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 Significant 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 Randolph Jernigan #1.