Ann Upchurch #2 dam
Ann Upchurch #2
Ann Upchurch #2 is a private Earth dam located in Autauga, Alabama, specifically in the city of Benton. Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond along the TR-ALA River. The dam stands at 16 feet high with a length of 420 feet, providing a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Ann Upchurch #2 has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 due to its uncontrolled spillway type and a maximum discharge of 857 cubic feet per second. The dam is not currently regulated or inspected by the state, but its condition is listed as "Not Rated." With no emergency action plan in place and no recent inspection date reported, there are potential concerns regarding the safety and maintenance of this structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ann Upchurch #2 presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam with historical significance. Its location along the TR-ALA River in Congressional District 02 of Alabama adds to its importance as a habitat for fish and wildlife. As discussions around dam safety and risk management continue, the future of Ann Upchurch #2 may spark further interest and investigation in the water resource and climate community.
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 Ann Upchurch #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 110 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 5,810 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 817 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 29 cfs | → |
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 8 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 850 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ann Upchurch #2.
Boat launches
- Prairie Creek Road Lowndes County
- Brinson Court Lowndes County
- River Road Montgomery
- Chilatchee Park Road Wilcox County
Campgrounds
- Prairie Creek
- Jones Bluff
- Six Mile Creek
- Gunter Hill
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
- Paul M Grist State Park
Track Ann Upchurch #2 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 Ann Upchurch #2
Where does the data for Ann Upchurch #2 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 Ann Upchurch #2.