Frances K Caine Dam dam
Frances K Caine Dam
Frances K Caine Dam, located in West Grant Chapel, Alabama, is a private-owned earth dam completed in 1965 primarily for recreation purposes. With a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, the dam spans 350 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Childers Creek, the dam's maximum discharge is 50 cubic feet per second, with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Frances K Caine Dam offers opportunities for leisure and outdoor activities in the Dallas County area. Although not regulated by the state, the dam serves as a popular spot for fishing, boating, and picnicking, providing a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Despite its age, the dam continues to be a well-maintained recreational asset for the local community.
With its tranquil setting and a capacity for various water-related activities, Frances K Caine Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and the preservation of natural ecosystems. As climate change continues to impact our environment, dams like Frances K Caine play a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities while also serving as a reminder of the need to protect and conserve our precious water resources for future generations to enjoy.
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 Frances K Caine Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 817 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 110 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 311 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 29 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 5,810 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near West Blocton Al | 150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frances K Caine Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 183, Marion
- Prairie Creek Road Lowndes County
- Brinson Court Lowndes County
- Chilatchee Park Road Wilcox County
Campgrounds
- Paul M Grist State Park
- Six Mile Creek
- Jones Bluff
- Prairie Creek
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
- Hunters Camp
Fishing spots
Track Frances K Caine Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Frances K Caine Dam
Where does the data for Frances K Caine 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 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 Frances K Caine Dam.