Jim Adams Lake Dam dam
Jim Adams Lake Dam
Jim Adams Lake Dam, nestled in Autauga, Alabama, is a privately-owned structure completed in 1976 with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a length of 2200 feet. The dam boasts a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, providing a serene location for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities.
Located on the TR-ALABAMA RIVER in the Durant Bend Southeast area, this low hazard potential dam offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to explore. With a maximum discharge of 1700 cubic feet per second, the dam ensures the safety of the surrounding community and maintains a normal storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. While the dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," its operational efficiency and recreational value make it a popular destination for nature lovers in the region.
Despite lacking detailed inspection information and emergency preparedness measures, Jim Adams Lake Dam continues to be a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike. With its picturesque surroundings and ample storage capacity, this dam serves not only as a recreational hub but also as a significant landmark in Autauga, Alabama. For those interested in water resources and climate, a visit to Jim Adams Lake Dam offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of human engineering and natural beauty in the heart of the Alabama countryside.
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 Jim Adams Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 110 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 749 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 7,540 cfs | → |
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 7 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 29 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 812 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jim Adams Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Jones Bluff
- Prairie Creek
- Six Mile Creek
- Paul M Grist State Park
- Gunter Hill
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
Track Jim Adams Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jim Adams Lake Dam
Where does the data for Jim Adams 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 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 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 Jim Adams Lake Dam.