Deep South Girl Scouts Lake Dam
Deep South Girl Scouts Lake
Deep South Girl Scouts Lake, located in Baldwin, Alabama, is a private fish and wildlife pond designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1983. With a dam height of 30 feet and a length of 1650 feet, this Earth-type dam provides a storage capacity of 583 acre-feet, making it a valuable resource for the local ecosystem. The primary purpose of the lake is to support fish and wildlife, as well as recreational activities.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Deep South Girl Scouts Lake has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam serves as a crucial water source for the surrounding area. With its uncontrolled spillway and a drainage area of 0.98 square miles, the lake plays a vital role in flood control and water management in the region.
Although not federally owned or funded, Deep South Girl Scouts Lake remains an important asset for the community, providing not only ecological benefits but also recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. With its picturesque setting and commitment to conservation, this private lake stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate change challenges.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Deep South Girl Scouts Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Creek Near Bratt | 22 cfs | → |
| Chickasaw Creek Near Kushla Al | 84 cfs | → |
| Big Escambia Cr At Sardine Br Nr Stanley Crossroad | 170 cfs | → |
| Perdido River At Barrineau Park | 506 cfs | → |
| Styx River Near Elsanor | 187 cfs | → |
| Big Escambia Creek At Flomaton Al | 405 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deep South Girl Scouts Lake.
Boat launches
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Campgrounds
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Fishing spots
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River runs
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About Deep South Girl Scouts Lake
Where does the data for Deep South Girl Scouts Lake 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 below 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.
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.