Swindall dam
Swindall
Swindall is a privately owned dam located in Tallapoosa, Alabama, along Eagle Creek. Built in 1950, this recreational dam stands at a structural height of 31 feet and has a hydraulic height of 26 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, Swindall serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Swindall has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam has not undergone recent inspections, and emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) are not reported to be in place. While the risk management status of the dam remains unclear, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its condition and ensure that proper safety measures are in place to protect the surrounding community in the event of a potential failure.
With its location in the Mobile District of Alabama and under the jurisdiction of Congressional District 03, Swindall represents a key recreational site along Eagle Creek. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is crucial to prioritize the maintenance and safety of dams like Swindall to protect both the environment and the communities that rely on them for various purposes.
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 Swindall -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa River Nr New Site | 752 cfs | → |
| Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al | 130 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 37 cfs | → |
| Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al | 229 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Swindall.
⚓ Boat launches
- Hamlet Mill Road Tallapoosa County
- Boat Ramp Road, Jacksons' Gap
- War Eagle Drive, Dadeville
- Ramp Road, Dadeville
- Johnson Creek Road Coosa County
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
⛺ Campgrounds
- Lake Martin Military
- Wind Creek State Park
- Lake Martin Recreation Area
- Burnt Village
- Amity
- Chewacla State Park
Track Swindall 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 Swindall
Where does the data for Swindall 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.