Hill Pond Dam dam
Hill Pond Dam
Hill Pond Dam, located in Jackson, Alabama, serves primarily for recreational purposes and was completed in 1979. The dam is classified as an Earth type with a structural height of 21 feet and a hydraulic height of 21 feet. It has a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 58 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Pole Branch river and is owned by a private entity.
Despite being a low hazard potential structure, Hill Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. It is not regulated by the state and does not have a state inspection, enforcement, or permitting requirements. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, and its risk assessment, management measures, and inundation maps are not readily available. The dam's location near Skyline, Alabama, makes it a potential point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
For those interested in exploring the intersection of water resources and climate change in Alabama, Hill Pond Dam represents a unique case study. The dam's modest size, recreational purpose, and lack of state oversight offer an opportunity to examine how private entities manage and maintain water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions. With its proximity to the Pole Branch river and its completion date in the late 1970s, Hill Pond Dam provides a tangible example of human interaction with natural water systems and the potential implications for the surrounding community.
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 Hill Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Rock River Near Woodville Al | 222 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Brownsboro | 307 cfs | → |
| Hester Creek At Buddy Williamson Rd Nr Plevna | 8 cfs | → |
| Big Cove Creek At Dug Hill Road Nr Huntsville | 103 cfs | → |
| Aldridge Creek At Toney Drive At Huntsville | 97 cfs | → |
| Dallas Branch At Coleman St In Huntsville | 76 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hill Pond Dam.
Boat launches
See all →
Campgrounds
See all →
Fishing spots
See all →
River runs
See all →
About Hill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Hill Pond 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 below 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.
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.