John Deming dam
John Deming
John Deming is a private Fish and Wildlife Pond located in Conecuh, Alabama, near the city of Evergreen. Built in 1985 with a height of 25 feet and a length of 395 feet, this Earth-type dam serves multiple purposes including recreation and wildlife habitat. Managed by the USDA NRCS, the dam has a storage capacity of 265 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 20 acres.
Despite being classified as low-hazard potential and not yet rated for its condition, John Deming Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 59 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 238 cubic feet per second. The surrounding drainage area is 0.21 square miles, ensuring proper water management for the local ecosystem.
With its strategic location in Congressional District 02 of Alabama, John Deming Dam represents a key feature in the landscape, providing essential support for fish and wildlife populations while offering recreational opportunities for visitors. As climate enthusiasts, understanding and monitoring the condition of such water structures is vital for ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources 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 John Deming -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Murder Creek Near Evergreen Al | 99 cfs | → |
| Sepulga River Near Mckenzie Al | 155 cfs | → |
| Burnt Corn Creek At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton | 31 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At River Falls | 587 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek At State Hwy 41 At Brewton | 181 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River Bel Pt A Dam Nr River Falls | 704 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near John Deming.
Boat launches
- Us 31 Conecuh County
- Us 84 Conecuh County
- Conecuh County 42 Conecuh County
- Bull Slough Road 2298, Conecuh County
- Bradley Road Escambia County
- River Road, Brewton
Track John Deming in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About John Deming
Where does the data for John Deming 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 Deming.