Walker Catfish Pond #2 dam
Walker Catfish Pond #2
Walker Catfish Pond #2, located in Marengo, Alabama, is a private fish and wildlife pond designed by the USDA NRCS in 1978. With a dam height of 24 feet and a length of 700 feet, this Earth-type structure has a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this pond is to support fish and wildlife activities in the area, with a normal storage level of 34 acre-feet.
Situated on TR-Barton Creek and falling under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the USACE, Walker Catfish Pond #2 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite the moderate risk associated with the pond, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place. With a maximum discharge capacity of 110 cubic feet per second, this pond serves as a valuable resource for the local ecosystem and contributes to the conservation efforts in the region.
Overall, Walker Catfish Pond #2 provides a vital habitat for fish and wildlife species in Marengo County, Alabama. While it may have some inherent risks associated with its structure, the pond remains a valuable asset for the community and demonstrates the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of climate challenges. With its historical significance and ecological contributions, this pond serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource practices in addressing the impacts of climate change.
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 Walker Catfish Pond #2 -- 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 | → |
| Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al | 581 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al | 2,360 cfs | → |
| Bassett Creek At Us Highway 43 Nr Thomasville | 2 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 1,010 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walker Catfish Pond #2.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Walker Catfish Pond #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Walker Catfish Pond #2
Where does the data for Walker Catfish Pond #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 Walker Catfish Pond #2.