Holliman Lake Dam dam
Holliman Lake Dam
Holliman Lake Dam, located in Potter, Alabama, stands as a significant structure along Childers Creek, serving primarily for recreation purposes. Constructed in 1969, this private-owned dam boasts an impressive hydraulic height of 33 feet and a structural height of 36 feet. With a capacity to store 106 acre-feet of water, it offers an ideal setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
Despite its recreational appeal, Holliman Lake Dam is deemed to have significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment remains unrated. The dam, with a length of 325 feet, stands as a testament to engineering excellence in the region. Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam's construction and maintenance are vital components of ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding area.
As a focal point in the Congressional District 07 of Alabama, Holliman Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts. While it may not fall under state regulation or inspection, its impact on the local ecosystem and community cannot be overlooked. Water enthusiasts and climate advocates can appreciate the beauty and functionality of this Earth-type dam, making it a destination worth exploring for its engineering marvels and natural surroundings.
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 Holliman Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 749 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 110 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 302 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 29 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 7,540 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near West Blocton Al | 145 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Holliman Lake 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
- Hunters Camp
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Holliman Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Holliman Lake Dam
Where does the data for Holliman Lake 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 Holliman Lake Dam.