Qsl Fish Hatchery dam
Qsl Fish Hatchery
Qsl Fish Hatchery, located in St. Clair, Alabama, is a privately owned facility situated along TR Kelly Creek and operated for the purpose of fish propagation. The hatchery, completed in 1973, stands at a height of 14 feet with a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a dam length of 900 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet and a normal storage of 54 acre-feet, the facility serves as a crucial resource for water management in the region.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Qsl Fish Hatchery boasts a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite lacking state regulation and inspection, the hatchery plays a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of the area. With no associated structures or inspections reported, the facility remains a key player in supporting the local aquatic ecosystem and contributing to the conservation efforts in Alabama.
In a Congressional District represented by Mike Rogers (R), the Qsl Fish Hatchery serves as a significant landmark in the region. While it may not have undergone recent assessments or emergency preparedness evaluations, the hatchery's strategic location and operational capacity make it an essential asset for water resource management and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable aquatic ecosystems.
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 Qsl Fish Hatchery -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River At Trussville | 22 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River Below Leeds | 27 cfs | → |
| Kelly Creek Near Vincent Al | 392 cfs | → |
| Blackburn Fork Little Warrior R Nr Holly Springs | 25 cfs | → |
| Big Canoe Creek At Ashville Al | 115 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River Nr Jefferson Park | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Qsl Fish Hatchery.
Boat launches
- Highlands Drive Trussville
- Echo Lake Lane 7501, Jefferson County
- Lake In The Woods Road Jefferson County
- Old Mill Trail 7098, Clay
- Woods Bend Road 3100, Ragland
- Bells Lane St. Clair County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
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Track Qsl Fish Hatchery in the Snoflo app
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About Qsl Fish Hatchery
Where does the data for Qsl Fish Hatchery 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 Qsl Fish Hatchery.