Bailey dam
Bailey
Bailey, a privately owned dam in Alabama, was completed in 1948 for the primary purpose of recreation. Situated in the CROSS KEY CH community along CANDLER BRANCH CREEK, this Earth dam stands at a structural height of 22 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17 feet. With a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, Bailey offers a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition.
Despite being located in a non-state regulated area, Bailey serves as a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. Its close proximity to the Congressional District 06 in Alabama, represented by Gary J. Palmer (R), adds to its significance as a local landmark. While the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, it provides a serene recreational space for visitors to enjoy the beauty of Coosa County.
Overall, Bailey's historical significance as a recreational dam in Alabama makes it an important part of the state's water resource infrastructure. With its low hazard potential and focus on recreation, this Earth dam continues to be a valued asset for the local community and visitors alike, highlighting the intersection of water management and climate resilience in the region.
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 Bailey -- 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 | → |
| Talladega Creek At Alpine Al | 111 cfs | → |
| Coosa River At Childersburg Al | 3,060 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 991 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bailey.
Boat launches
- Johnson Creek Road Coosa County
- Boat Ramp Road, Jacksons' Gap
- Hamlet Mill Road Tallapoosa County
- Ramp Road, Dadeville
- War Eagle Drive, Dadeville
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
Campgrounds
- Wind Creek State Park
- Lake Martin Military
- Lake Martin Recreation Area
- Turnipseed Hunter Camp
- Turnipseed Campground
- Lake Chinnabee
Fishing spots
Track Bailey 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 Bailey
Where does the data for Bailey 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 Bailey.