Pigeon Roost Creek dam
Pigeon Roost Creek
Pigeon Roost Creek, located in Elmore County, Alabama, is a significant water resource managed by a public utility. This hydroelectric dam, completed in 1967, stands at a height of 45 feet and spans a length of 2500 feet. With a storage capacity of 48,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 920 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in water management in the region.
The dam is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and has a high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness. Despite its age, the condition assessment of the dam is not available, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and evaluation. The dam's risk assessment is deemed high, further underscoring the need for proactive risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource.
Pigeon Roost Creek serves as a key component of the water infrastructure in the region, providing hydroelectric power and water storage capabilities. With its strategic location in Montgomery and proximity to the Mobile District, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to stay informed and engaged in the maintenance and protection of this valuable asset for the community.
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 Pigeon Roost Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 812 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 7,540 cfs | → |
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 7 cfs | → |
| Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al | 133 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 62 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pigeon Roost Creek .
Boat launches
- Boat Ramp Road, Wetumpka
- Lake Jordan Boat Ramp
- River Road Montgomery
- County Road 28 11455, Chilton County
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
- Johnson Creek Road Coosa County
Campgrounds
- Fort Toulouse/Jackson Park
- Maxwell/Gunter Afb Military
- Gunter Hill
- Wind Creek State Park
- Lake Martin Recreation Area
- Lake Martin Military
Fishing spots
Track Pigeon Roost Creek 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 Pigeon Roost Creek
Where does the data for Pigeon Roost Creek 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 Pigeon Roost Creek .