Pardue Lake Dam dam
Pardue Lake Dam
Located in Dallas County, Alabama, Pardue Lake Dam is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreational purposes. This Earth type dam, managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, has a significant hazard potential but is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite not being state regulated, inspected, or permitted, this dam serves as a vital resource for water enthusiasts in the area.
With a focus on recreation, Pardue Lake Dam offers a serene environment for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and picnicking. While the dam's specific height, volume, and completion year are not provided, the dam's location at a latitude of 32.57167 and longitude of -87.03 makes it an ideal spot for enjoying the natural beauty of Alabama. Although the dam has not been formally assessed for its condition or emergency action plans, it remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
As one of the many privately-owned dams in Alabama, Pardue Lake Dam presents both opportunities and challenges for stakeholders involved in its management. Despite its lack of formal regulatory oversight and inspection, the dam continues to support recreational activities and water-based adventures for locals and visitors alike. With its scenic backdrop and potential for outdoor enjoyment, Pardue Lake Dam remains a significant landmark in the state's water resource infrastructure.
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 Pardue Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 136 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 417 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near West Blocton Al | 202 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 4,280 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 63 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pardue Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Paul M Grist State Park
- Six Mile Creek
- Jones Bluff
- Hunters Camp
- Prairie Creek
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Pardue Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Pardue Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pardue 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 Pardue Lake Dam.