Claiborne Lock And Dam dam
Claiborne Lock And Dam
Claiborne Lock and Dam, located on the Alabama River in Monroe, Alabama, was completed in 1971 by the US Army Corps of Engineers for the primary purpose of navigation. Standing at 80 feet high with a dam volume of 122,000 cubic yards, it serves as a crucial structure for managing water levels and providing recreational opportunities in the area. The dam has a controlled spillway and a single lock, with a hydraulic height of 35 feet and a length of 600 feet, ensuring the efficient passage of vessels through the waterway.
Despite its significant hazard potential, the US Army Corps of Engineers actively manages the dam-related flood risks by conducting regular inspections, implementing risk management measures, and updating emergency action plans. The dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and reducing flood risk in the region, with a maximum discharge capacity of 665,500 cubic feet per second. As a gravity dam, Claiborne Lock and Dam underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of severe weather events and unpredictable water levels.
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 Claiborne Lock And Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama River At Claiborne L&D Near Monroeville | 5,650 cfs | → |
| Bassett Creek At Us Highway 43 Nr Thomasville | 2 cfs | → |
| Satilpa Creek Near Coffeeville Al | 71 cfs | → |
| Big Escambia Cr At Sardine Br Nr Stanley Crossroad | 119 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Coffeeville L&D Nr Coffeeville | 6,400 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Near Evergreen Al | 99 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Claiborne Lock And Dam.
Campgrounds
- Damsite West Bank
- Isaac Creek
- Haines Island
- Bells Landing
- Old Lock 1 - Coffeeville Lake
- Saint Stephens Park Campsite 2
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Claiborne Lock And Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Claiborne Lock And Dam
Where does the data for Claiborne Lock And 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 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 Claiborne Lock And Dam.