Dobbin Brothers Dam dam
Dobbin Brothers Dam
Dobbin Brothers Dam in Shelby, Alabama, along the TR. PEAVINE CREEK, is a recreational dam completed in 1965 with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for water enthusiasts. Owned privately, the earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 27 feet, with a length of 300 feet. It has a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 900 cubic feet per second, making it a significant structure in the area.
Located in PELHAM, Alabama, Dobbin Brothers Dam is a popular spot for recreation and relaxation, attracting visitors with its serene surroundings and water activities. Despite being privately owned, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, ensuring a steady supply for various purposes. With its significant hazard potential and unmatched beauty, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of responsible water management and climate resilience.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the wonders of Dobbin Brothers Dam, they can appreciate its historical significance and engineering marvel. The dam's ability to provide a safe and enjoyable recreational space while also serving as a vital component of the local water infrastructure highlights the importance of sustainable development and conservation efforts. With its picturesque location and impressive design, Dobbin Brothers Dam is a must-visit destination for those passionate about water resources and climate resilience.
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 Dobbin Brothers Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba Valley Creek At Cross Cr Rd At Pelham | 9 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Helena Al | 64 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Acton Al | 16 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Hoover | 16 cfs | → |
| Shades Creek Near Greenwood Al | 32 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Cahaba Heights Al | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dobbin Brothers Dam.
Boat launches
- Terrace Drive Pelham
- Beeswax Park Road 2-750, Columbiana
- County Road 400 848, Shelby
- County Road 607, Clanton
- Coosa County
- Hollywood Boulevard 449, Childersburg
Campgrounds
- Hoover Rv Park
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Campground #2
- Campground #1
- Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park
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About Dobbin Brothers Dam
Where does the data for Dobbin Brothers 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 Dobbin Brothers Dam.