Paul No. 2 dam
Paul No. 2
Paul No. 2, located in Greene, Alabama, is a privately owned Earth dam constructed in 1985 by the USDA NRCS. This dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond along Dollarhide Creek, with a height of 14.6 feet and a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Despite being a low hazard potential structure, it has a moderate risk assessment due to its condition not being rated and lack of emergency preparedness measures.
The dam's primary purpose is to provide habitat for fish and wildlife, with a spillway width of 60 feet for uncontrolled discharge during high flow events. With a surface area of 12.6 acres and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles, Paul No. 2 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Although it currently does not meet inspection guidelines, there is potential for improvement in risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this structure for the future.
Furthermore, being under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District and represented by Congressional District 07, Alabama, it is essential for stakeholders to collaborate in maintaining and monitoring the condition of Paul No. 2. As climate change impacts water resources, understanding the role of structures like this in mitigating risks and supporting ecological balance is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to promote sustainable practices in water management.
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 Paul No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 3,880 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al | 2,360 cfs | → |
| Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al | 581 cfs | → |
| Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al | 10 cfs | → |
| Bodka Creek Near Geiger | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paul No. 2.
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Track Paul No. 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Paul No. 2
Where does the data for Paul No. 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
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