Paul James Pond #1 dam
Paul James Pond #1
Paul James Pond #1, located in DEMOPOLIS, Alabama, is a private fish and wildlife pond designed by USDA NRCS. Built in 1986, this earth dam structure spans 4700 feet in length and has a dam height of 10 feet, providing a storage capacity of 245 acre-feet. With a surface area of 33 acres and a drainage area of 0.06 square miles, this pond serves as a habitat for various aquatic wildlife.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Paul James Pond #1 has a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment. The spillway type is listed as "Uncontrolled," with no outlet gates or locks associated with the structure. The condition assessment is currently "Not Rated," indicating the need for further evaluation. The dam's primary purpose is to support fish and wildlife, making it a key resource for biodiversity conservation in the area.
By understanding the ecological importance and management challenges of structures like Paul James Pond #1, water resource and climate enthusiasts can advocate for sustainable practices that ensure the long-term health and resilience of these vital habitats. With a focus on risk assessment, hazard mitigation, and habitat preservation, stakeholders can work towards safeguarding valuable water resources for future generations and wildlife populations.
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 James Pond #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 2,730 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 749 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 263 cfs | → |
| Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al | 8 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 302 cfs | → |
| Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al | 355 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paul James Pond #1.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Paul James Pond #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Paul James Pond #1
Where does the data for Paul James Pond #1 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 Paul James Pond #1.