Weissinger Dam #2 dam
Weissinger Dam #2
Weissinger Dam #2, located in Dallas County, Alabama, was completed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam stands at 15 feet high and spans 2300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 131 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-MUD CREEK and is managed by a private owner.
The dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 32 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 220 cubic feet per second. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam has not undergone a condition assessment and is currently not rated for its condition. The risk management measures and emergency action plan status for Weissinger Dam #2 are currently unknown, highlighting potential areas for improvement in terms of safety and preparedness.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Weissinger Dam #2 presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned earth dam designed for fish and wildlife conservation purposes. With its location in a rural area and limited regulatory oversight, there may be opportunities for increased monitoring and assessment to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Further research into the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness could provide valuable insights into improving the resilience of similar structures 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 Weissinger Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 155 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 5,990 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 81 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 2,440 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 471 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Weissinger Dam #2.
Boat launches
- Highway 183, Marion
- Chilatchee Park Road Wilcox County
- Gees Bend Park Wilcox County
- Wilcox County
- Roland Cooper Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Chilatchee Creek
- Six Mile Creek
- East Bank/Millers Ferry
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
- Paul M Grist State Park
- Chickasaw State Park
Fishing spots
Track Weissinger Dam #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Weissinger Dam #2
Where does the data for Weissinger Dam #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 Weissinger Dam #2.