Bradshaw dam
Bradshaw
Bradshaw is a privately owned dam located in Dadeville, Alabama, along the TR Sandy Creek. Built in 1950 for recreational purposes, the dam stands at a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, with a length of 400 feet. It has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 624 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential and not being regulated by the state, Bradshaw serves as a vital resource for water-based recreation in Tallapoosa County.
The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and there is no emergency action plan in place as of the last update in 2015. With no associated structures or inspection history available, the risk management measures for Bradshaw remain unspecified. The dam's location in the Mobile District under Congressional District 03, Alabama, falls under the jurisdiction of Congressman Mike Rogers. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Bradshaw's historical significance and recreational value intriguing, as it continues to provide a picturesque backdrop for outdoor activities in the region.
While Bradshaw's primary purpose is recreation, its exact design specifications and maintenance status remain uncertain. With no recent inspections or condition assessments, the dam's safety and longevity may raise concerns among water resource and climate enthusiasts. The lack of regulatory oversight and documented risk management measures could warrant further investigation into the potential impacts of Bradshaw on both the local ecosystem and community safety.
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 Bradshaw -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 30 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Nr New Site | 695 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 158 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 5 cfs | → |
| Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al | 117 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 991 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bradshaw.
Boat launches
- War Eagle Drive, Dadeville
- Ramp Road, Dadeville
- Boat Ramp Road, Jacksons' Gap
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
- Hamlet Mill Road Tallapoosa County
- Yates Lake Ramp
Campgrounds
- Lake Martin Military
- Lake Martin Recreation Area
- Wind Creek State Park
- Chewacla State Park
- Spring Villa Campground
Track Bradshaw in the Snoflo app
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About Bradshaw
Where does the data for Bradshaw 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 Bradshaw.