John Vickery #1 dam
John Vickery #1
John Vickery #1 is a private Fish and Wildlife Pond located in Newbern, Alabama, within the Hale County. Constructed in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches 2300 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 142 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 98 acre-feet, making it a valuable resource for supporting local wildlife and aquatic ecosystems. The dam is situated on the TR-WHITSITT CREEK, within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, John Vickery #1 is rated as having a moderate risk level due to its condition being marked as "Not Rated." The dam is noted to have an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 0 feet. While the dam has not been inspected recently and lacks updated emergency preparedness plans, it remains a vital structure for maintaining the ecological balance in the surrounding area. With its strategic location and purpose, John Vickery #1 serves as a key component in the conservation efforts of Hale County, Alabama.
As an earth dam designed primarily for fish and wildlife conservation, John Vickery #1 represents a significant collaboration between the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the local community. With its completion in 1980, the dam has since provided essential habitat support and water management for the area. Moving forward, ensuring timely inspections, risk assessments, and emergency response plans will be crucial in safeguarding this valuable water resource for both the environment and the community it serves.
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 John Vickery #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 3,880 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al | 10 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 390 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 130 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near John Vickery #1.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track John Vickery #1 in the Snoflo app
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About John Vickery #1
Where does the data for John Vickery #1 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 John Vickery #1.