L E Skipper Pond Dam dam
L E Skipper Pond Dam
L E Skipper Pond Dam, located in Black Rock, Alabama, was completed in 1976 with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, stretching 375 feet in length. The dam offers a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 875 cubic feet per second. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam poses a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition.
The dam, situated on TR-Cane Creek, is privately owned and not subject to state jurisdiction or permitting. While it may not have been inspected recently or have an emergency action plan in place, its location in a natural setting offers opportunities for recreational activities. With its serene surroundings and potential for outdoor enjoyment, L E Skipper Pond Dam is a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful escape in Crenshaw County, Alabama.
For those interested in exploring water resource management and climate impact on dams, L E Skipper Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study. Despite its lack of state regulation and assessment, the dam's significant hazard potential highlights the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness. Its role in providing recreational opportunities while also posing potential risks underscores the complex relationship between water infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and public safety 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 L E Skipper Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Patsaliga Creek Near Brantley Al | 81 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At Brantley Al | 97 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River Bel Pt A Dam Nr River Falls | 73 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At River Falls | 504 cfs | → |
| Sepulga River Near Mckenzie Al | 104 cfs | → |
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near L E Skipper Pond Dam.
Fishing spots
Track L E Skipper Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About L E Skipper Pond Dam
Where does the data for L E Skipper Pond Dam 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 L E Skipper Pond Dam.