Wade H Odom Dam dam
Wade H Odom Dam
Wade H Odom Dam, located in Washington County, Alabama, is a private recreational dam managed by the owner. While the dam is not federally regulated or permitted, it still poses a significant hazard potential that has not been rated for its condition. Despite its lack of official oversight, the dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy recreational activities in the area.
With a primary purpose of recreation, Wade H Odom Dam is classified as an Earth dam with no specified height or volume. The dam's condition assessment has not been rated, and there is no emergency action plan in place. Despite these potential risks, the dam continues to attract visitors for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities, making it a site of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
As a privately owned and maintained structure, Wade H Odom Dam stands as a reminder of the importance of proper dam management and oversight to ensure public safety and environmental protection. While its exact specifications and risk factors are not fully documented, the dam's presence in the area highlights the need for continued monitoring and evaluation to prevent any potential hazards or incidents in the future.
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 Wade H Odom Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chickasawhay River At Leakesville | 9,140 cfs | → |
| Big Creek At County Rd 63 Near Wilmer | 44 cfs | → |
| Chickasaw Creek Near Kushla Al | 357 cfs | → |
| Escatawpa River Near Agricola Ms | 420 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Fairview | 10 cfs | → |
| Pascagoula River At Merrill | 33,600 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wade H Odom Dam.
Boat launches
- River Road 786, Mcintosh
- State Landing Road 2551, Mount Vernon
- Ruben Avenue 498, Saraland
- Howells Ferry Road 11999, Mobile County
Campgrounds
- Lakeview Rv City Park
- Citronelle Lakeview Rv Park
- Spoonbill Sandbar Campsite
- Two Rivers Point Campsite
- Dead Lake Platform
- Canal Island Platform
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
Track Wade H Odom 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 Wade H Odom Dam
Where does the data for Wade H Odom 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 Wade H Odom Dam.