Diamond Potato Co. Farm dam
Diamond Potato Co. Farm
The Diamond Potato Co. Farm in Scottsboro, Alabama, is a privately owned irrigation facility designed by the USDA NRCS. This earth dam, completed in 1984, spans 650 feet in length and stands at a height of 24 feet, with a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Dickey Creek in Jackson County, Alabama, this dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation for the farm, helping to sustain agricultural operations in the region.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Diamond Potato Co. Farm dam has a low hazard potential and is classified as having a moderate risk level. While not currently rated for its condition, the dam has not undergone recent inspections or assessments. With a spillway width of 44 feet and a maximum discharge of 200 cubic feet per second, this facility plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find this site an intriguing example of agricultural infrastructure supporting sustainable farming practices in Alabama.
Despite the lack of recent inspections or condition assessments, the Diamond Potato Co. Farm dam remains an essential feature in the region's water management infrastructure. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk level, the facility continues to support irrigation efforts for the farm. As a privately owned structure, the dam showcases the collaboration between private landowners and government agencies like the USDA NRCS in promoting responsible water use and conservation practices in Alabama's agricultural sector.
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 Diamond Potato Co. Farm -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Wills Creek At State Hwy 35 Nr Fort Payne | 28 cfs | → |
| Town Creek Near Geraldine Al | 29 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Blue Pond Al | 53 cfs | → |
| Lookout Creek Near New England | 66 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River At Summerville | 104 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River Above Gaylesville Al | 187 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Diamond Potato Co. Farm.
Boat launches
- County Road 213 355, Hollywood
- Comer Bridge Public Boat Ramp
- County Road 613 Dekalb County
- County Park Road 2300-2398, Scottsboro
- Winn Road 1162, Scottsboro
- Stevenson City Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Dekalb County Public Lake
- Camp Skyline Ranch
- De Soto State Park
- Jackson County Park
- Stevenson Municipal Park - Guntersville Reservoir
- Goose Pond Colony
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
Track Diamond Potato Co. Farm in the Snoflo app
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About Diamond Potato Co. Farm
Where does the data for Diamond Potato Co. Farm 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 Diamond Potato Co. Farm.