H M Christian dam
H M Christian
H M Christian is a private Fish and Wildlife Pond located in Elmore, Alabama, specifically in the city of Santuck. Built in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 550 feet, with a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is to support fish and wildlife habitats and provide recreational opportunities for the community.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, H M Christian serves as a significant water resource in the area, with a drainage area of 0.03 square miles and a maximum discharge of 497 cubic feet per second. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and significant hazard potential, the dam is rated as moderate risk (level 3) with no current condition assessment available. While the dam has not been inspected recently, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified.
As an integral part of the Chubahatchee Creek watershed, H M Christian plays a crucial role in supporting local ecosystems and providing recreational activities for residents. With its historical significance dating back to the early 1970s, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental 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 H M Christian -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 8 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 4,260 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 52 cfs | → |
| Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al | 190 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near H M Christian.
Boat launches
- Griffith Lane Tallassee
- Yates Lake Ramp
- Boat Ramp Road, Wetumpka
- Lake Jordan Boat Ramp
- River Road Montgomery
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
Campgrounds
- Fort Toulouse/Jackson Park
- Maxwell/Gunter Afb Military
- Gunter Hill
- Lake Martin Recreation Area
- Lake Martin Military
- Wind Creek State Park
Fishing spots
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Track H M Christian in the Snoflo app
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About H M Christian
Where does the data for H M Christian 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 H M Christian.