Sargent dam
Sargent
Sargent is a privately owned dam located in Camp Hill, Alabama, along the TR Andrews Branch river. The dam, completed in 1979, primarily serves for recreational purposes with a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Standing at a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, Sargent spans 225 feet in length. Despite its low hazard potential and current "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam has not been inspected recently, and its emergency action plan (EAP) status is unknown.
While Sargent does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, it is situated within Congressional District 03 of Alabama. The dam does not have any associated structures or federal agency ownership, funding, or oversight. With a spillway width of 0 feet and no locks present, the dam's purpose is solely for recreational use. Despite the lack of recent inspection and assessment data, Sargent's low hazard potential suggests it poses minimal risk to the surrounding area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Sargent an interesting case study due to its unique combination of private ownership, recreational purpose, and minimal hazard potential. The dam's location in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, offers opportunities for further research into its hydrological impact on the TR Andrews Branch river and surrounding ecosystem. As the dam's maintenance and emergency preparedness status are unclear, there is a potential need for increased monitoring and assessment to ensure the safety and integrity of Sargent for both recreational users and the local community.
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 Sargent -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa River Nr New Site | 752 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 37 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al | 130 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 6 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 866 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sargent.
⚓ Boat launches
- Hamlet Mill Road Tallapoosa County
- War Eagle Drive, Dadeville
- Boat Ramp Road, Jacksons' Gap
- Ramp Road, Dadeville
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
- County Road 390 Chambers County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Lake Martin Military
- Lake Martin Recreation Area
- Wind Creek State Park
- Chewacla State Park
- Burnt Village
- Amity
🎣 Fishing spots
- Opelika City (Saugahatchee) Reservoir
- Lake Martin
- Yates Reservoir
- Crooked Creek
- Harris Reservoir
- Thurlow Reservoir
🛡 More reservoirs
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About Sargent
Where does the data for Sargent 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
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