Langley dam
Langley
Langley, located in Chambers, Alabama, is a privately owned dam constructed in 1950 primarily for recreational purposes along the TR STROUD CR river. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 25 feet and has a structural height of 26 feet, with a length of 500 feet. It has a NID storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, with a significant hazard potential due to its age and condition assessment being "Not Rated".
Despite being privately owned, Langley does not fall under state or federal regulatory oversight, with no inspections or enforcement in place. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated, raising concerns about its ability to handle potential emergencies. With a risk assessment and management measures yet to be determined, the dam's risk of failure remains uncertain.
Enthusiasts interested in water resource and climate issues may find Langley's lack of regulatory oversight and emergency preparedness concerning, especially given its significant hazard potential. As a privately owned recreational dam with no recent condition assessment, the dam poses a potential risk to the surrounding community and environment. Further monitoring and mitigation efforts may be needed to ensure the safety and sustainability of Langley in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Langley -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 866 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 983 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 27 | 1,380 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 29 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 7 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Langley.
Boat launches
- Abbottsford Road Troup County
- Pyne Road Park Mega Ramp
- County Road 390 Chambers County
- Westpoint Road West Point
- Dam Road Troup County
- Mooty Bridge Road Lagrange
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Crooked Creek
- Harris Reservoir
- R L Harris Reservoir
- Callaway Gardens Lake
- Opelika City (Saugahatchee) Reservoir
- Bartlett's Ferry (Lake Harding)
More reservoirs
Track Langley 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 Langley
Where does the data for Langley 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 Significant 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 Langley.