Doss Dam dam
Doss Dam
Doss Dam, located in Calhoun, Alabama, on the TR CANE CR river, was completed in 1950 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. This private earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a length of 300 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 15 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, offering a serene setting for water enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities.
Despite its significant hazard potential, Doss Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. It is not regulated or inspected by the state, and there are no emergency action plans in place or inundation maps prepared for potential risks. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of any state agency and does not have any associated structures or federal agency ownership. However, with a maximum discharge capacity of 400 cubic feet per second, the dam's design ensures the safety of the surrounding area in case of extreme weather events.
Doss Dam, nestled in the city of LEATHERWOOD, Alabama, under the Congressional District 03, provides a tranquil oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking recreational adventures. As a privately owned structure, the dam's main purpose is to offer a recreational escape for visitors while also contributing to the local ecosystem. Despite its lack of state regulation and inspections, Doss Dam stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and a vital part of the community's landscape.
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 Doss Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Choccolocco Creek Near Boiling Spring | 379 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek At Jackson Shoal Nr Lincoln Al | 445 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Heflin | 453 cfs | → |
| Big Canoe Creek At Ashville Al | 107 cfs | → |
| Terrapin Creek At Ellisville Al | 233 cfs | → |
| Big Wills Creek Near Reece City | 195 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Doss Dam.
Boat launches
- Ohatchee
- St. Clair County
- Woods Bend Road 3100, Ragland
- Riverview Drive St. Clair County
- Coleman Boat Ramp Road Cleburne County
- Al 77 Lincoln
Campgrounds
- Anniston Army Depot Rv Military
- Pine Glen
- Pine Glen Recreation Area
- Cheaha State Park
- Big Oak Gap Hunter Camp
- Lake Chinnabee
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
More reservoirs
Track Doss Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Doss Dam
Where does the data for Doss 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 Doss Dam.