Tommy Cogle #3 dam
Tommy Cogle #3
Tommy Cogle #3 is a private-owned Earth dam located in Orrville, Alabama, on TR Dry Creek. Built in 1995 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond with a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres. The dam stands at a height of 9 feet and spans 3200 feet in length, making it a significant structure in the area.
Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, with a hazard potential classified as significant, Tommy Cogle #3 has not been rated for its current condition. It lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and does not have updated emergency contacts or inundation maps prepared. While it does not fall under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency, the dam is still subject to periodic inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Tommy Cogle #3 presents an interesting case study in dam management and risk assessment. With its primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife habitats, this dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem. However, its lack of certain safety measures and maintenance oversight highlight the importance of proactive monitoring and management practices for ensuring the longevity and safety of water infrastructure in the face of changing climate 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 Tommy Cogle #3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 175 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 92 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 542 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 6,960 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 3,280 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tommy Cogle #3.
Boat launches
- Highway 183, Marion
- Chilatchee Park Road Wilcox County
- Gees Bend Park Wilcox County
- Wilcox County
- Roland Cooper Boat Ramp
- Prairie Creek Road Lowndes County
Campgrounds
- Six Mile Creek
- Paul M Grist State Park
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
- Chilatchee Creek
- East Bank/Millers Ferry
- Hunters Camp
Fishing spots
Track Tommy Cogle #3 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 Tommy Cogle #3
Where does the data for Tommy Cogle #3 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 Significant 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 Tommy Cogle #3.