Pine Tree Country Club dam
Pine Tree Country Club
Located in Jefferson County, Alabama, the Pine Tree Country Club is a private recreational facility that boasts the serene Pine Tree Country Club Lake. Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at 30 feet high and stretches 135 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. The dam serves as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Situated on the TR-CAHABA RIVER, the Pine Tree Country Club offers a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. With a surface area of 14 acres and a drainage area of 0.04 square miles, the dam provides a tranquil setting for recreational purposes. Although not currently rated for condition assessment, the dam is maintained by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
As a recreational haven in the heart of Alabama, the Pine Tree Country Club serves as a valuable resource for the local community and visitors alike. With its uncontrolled spillway, the dam ensures the safety of its surroundings while offering a picturesque backdrop for leisure activities. Whether seeking a peaceful escape or an outdoor adventure, this hidden gem along the Cahaba River is a must-visit destination for water enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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 Pine Tree Country Club -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cahaba River Nr Jefferson Park | 13 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Mountain Brook Al | 56 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River Below Leeds | 10 cfs | → |
| Village Creek At 86th St North At Roebuck | 4 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River At Cah Bea Rd Nr Cahaba Hts Al | 15 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Trussville | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pine Tree Country Club.
Boat launches
- Highlands Drive Trussville
- Old Mill Trail 7098, Clay
- Lake In The Woods Road Jefferson County
- Echo Lake Lane 7501, Jefferson County
- Terrace Drive Pelham
- Kelly Creek Boat Landing, Vincent
Campgrounds
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Hoover Rv Park
- Rickwood Caverns State Park
- Campground #2
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Campground #1
Track Pine Tree Country Club in the Snoflo app
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About Pine Tree Country Club
Where does the data for Pine Tree Country Club 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 Pine Tree Country Club.