Pope dam
Pope
Pope is a privately owned recreational dam located in St. Clair, Alabama, along the TR Big Canoe Creek. Built in 1948, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 15 feet. It has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 350 cubic feet per second. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and does not fall under state regulation or jurisdiction.
Despite being privately owned, Pope has a significant hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam has not been inspected recently, and there is no existing emergency action plan in place. With its location in a picturesque area, it is important for stakeholders to ensure the safety and maintenance of Pope to prevent any potential risks or hazards in the future. It is essential for the owners to consider implementing risk management measures and updating emergency protocols to ensure the safety of the surrounding community.
In conclusion, Pope dam in Alabama serves as a recreational site along TR Big Canoe Creek, providing opportunities for leisure activities in the area. While it offers a pleasant environment for visitors, it is crucial to prioritize safety measures and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with its significant hazard potential. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to stay informed about the condition and management of dams like Pope to contribute to the preservation of these natural resources for future generations.
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 Pope -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Canoe Creek At Ashville Al | 115 cfs | → |
| Blackburn Fork Little Warrior R Nr Holly Springs | 25 cfs | → |
| Big Wills Creek Near Reece City | 117 cfs | → |
| Locust Fork Near Cleveland | 415 cfs | → |
| Blue Springs Creek Near Blountsville | 20 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek At Jackson Shoal Nr Lincoln Al | 407 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pope.
Boat launches
- Riverview Drive St. Clair County
- Sugarland Lake Boat Launch
- Lakeshore Drive 128, Highland Lake
- St. Clair County
- Broad Street Gadsden
- Ohatchee
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
More reservoirs
Track Pope in the Snoflo app
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About Pope
Where does the data for Pope 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 Pope.