Lake Bee Dam dam
Lake Bee Dam
Lake Bee Dam, located in Dallas County, Alabama, is a private earth dam built in 1981 by the USDA NRCS, with a primary purpose beyond flood control. The dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans 900 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, inspection frequency, or emergency action plan preparedness.
The dam controls the flow of the Big Prairie stream and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway measuring 100 feet in width. While the dam is not regulated by the state and does not fall under its jurisdiction, it is situated within the Congressional District 07 of Alabama, represented by Terri A. Sewell. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 400 cfs, serving the community of Demopolis by providing water storage for irrigation and recreational use. Despite its age, Lake Bee Dam continues to function effectively, with no major modifications reported since its completion.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Lake Bee Dam to be an intriguing example of a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in water management in the region. With its unique design and historical significance, the dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between government agencies and private entities in ensuring the sustainable use of water resources in Alabama.
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 Lake Bee Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 92 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 175 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 6,960 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 542 cfs | → |
| Bassett Creek At Us Highway 43 Nr Thomasville | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Bee Dam.
Boat launches
- Chilatchee Park Road Wilcox County
- Gees Bend Park Wilcox County
- Wilcox County
- Roland Cooper Boat Ramp
- Highway 183, Marion
- Prairie Creek Road Lowndes County
Campgrounds
- Chilatchee Creek
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
- Six Mile Creek
- East Bank/Millers Ferry
- Roland Cooper State Park
- Paul M Grist State Park
Fishing spots
Track Lake Bee Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Bee Dam
Where does the data for Lake Bee Dam 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 Lake Bee Dam.