Jack House Dam dam
Jack House Dam
Jack House Dam, also known as House Lake, is a private earth dam located in Reform, Alabama, along the TR-Lubbub Creek. Built in 1979 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a fish and wildlife pond with a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 350 feet, Jack House Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting the local ecosystem.
Despite being privately owned, Jack House Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Alabama and is not regulated by any state agency. With a spillway width of 52 feet and a maximum discharge of 70 cubic feet per second, the dam poses a significant hazard potential but is currently rated as not assessed for condition. While it has not been inspected recently, the risk assessment for Jack House Dam is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and effectiveness in managing water resources in the area.
As a key feature in the landscape of Pickens County, Alabama, Jack House Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners and federal agencies in promoting environmental conservation and wildlife habitat enhancement. With its strategic location along the TR-Lubbub Creek and its primary purpose as a fish and wildlife pond, this dam serves as a valuable resource for both the local community and the surrounding ecosystem. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of dams like Jack House Dam is essential for fostering sustainable practices and preserving the natural balance of our water systems.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Jack House Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sipsey River Nr Elrod | 151 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville | 3,900 cfs | → |
| Binion Creek Below Gin Creek Near Samantha Al | 13 cfs | → |
| Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus | 188 cfs | → |
| North River Near Samantha Al | 30 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam | 2,630 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jack House Dam.
Track Jack House Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jack House Dam
Where does the data for Jack House 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 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 Jack House Dam.