Cobbs dam
Cobbs
Cobbs, Allen & Hall is a privately owned recreational dam located in Tallapoosa, Alabama, near the city of Alexander City. Built in 1950, this earth dam on the TR Oaktasasi Creek stands at a height of 28 feet and has a hydraulic height of 22 feet. It has a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 56 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential and not being regulated by the state, this dam provides essential recreational opportunities for the local community.
Situated in Congressional District 03 of Alabama, Cobbs, Allen & Hall is managed for recreational purposes and does not have any associated structures or regulatory agency oversight. While the dam is not currently rated for its condition, its low hazard potential suggests it is in stable condition. The dam has not undergone any recent inspections or assessments, and its emergency action plan status is unknown. The dam's spillway type, outlet gates, and associated risk management measures are also not specified in the available data.
With its historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, Cobbs, Allen & Hall continues to serve as a valuable recreational resource in the region. Its location within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers highlights its importance in providing leisure opportunities for the local community. As climate change impacts water resources, enthusiasts and stakeholders may find interest in monitoring the condition and management of this dam to ensure its continued safe operation and recreational value for years to come.
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 Cobbs -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al | 117 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Nr New Site | 695 cfs | → |
| Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al | 184 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 991 cfs | → |
| Talladega Creek At Alpine Al | 111 cfs | → |
| Coosa River At Childersburg Al | 3,060 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cobbs.
Boat launches
- Boat Ramp Road, Jacksons' Gap
- Johnson Creek Road Coosa County
- Hamlet Mill Road Tallapoosa County
- Ramp Road, Dadeville
- War Eagle Drive, Dadeville
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
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Track Cobbs in the Snoflo app
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About Cobbs
Where does the data for Cobbs 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 Cobbs.