Odom No.1 dam
Odom No.1
Odom No.1 is a privately owned Earth dam located in Greene, Alabama, near the city of DEMOPOLIS. Built in 1987 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond along TR-STEPHENS CK. with a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet and a surface area of 16.5 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been inspected since October 1987, with its condition currently listed as "Not Rated."
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 58 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 440 cubic feet per second. It stands at a height of 15 feet and spans a length of 2400 feet. While the dam has not undergone any modifications over the years, it remains a crucial structure for supporting local fish and wildlife populations. With no state regulatory jurisdiction and no federal agency involvement in operations or inspections, the responsibility for monitoring and maintaining this dam falls solely on its private owners.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Odom No.1 presents an intriguing case of a privately owned dam in Alabama that plays a vital role in supporting biodiversity in the region. The lack of recent inspections raises concerns about the structural integrity of the dam and underscores the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality. As water resources become increasingly important in the face of climate change, the proper management of dams like Odom No.1 is crucial to safeguarding ecosystems and water supplies for future generations.
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 Odom No.1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 4,910 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al | 1,440 cfs | → |
| Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al | 10 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 5,180 cfs | → |
| Bodka Creek Near Geiger | 15 cfs | → |
| Noxubee River Nr Geiger | 316 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Odom No.1.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Odom No.1 in the Snoflo app
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About Odom No.1
Where does the data for Odom No.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 Odom No.1.