Dean Wilson Pond #21 dam
Dean Wilson Pond #21
Dean Wilson Pond #21 is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Dallas, Alabama, specifically in the city of SAFFORD. Built in 1997 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 7 feet and has a storage capacity of 89.81 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 49.61 acre-feet. The pond covers an area of 13 acres and is primarily used for fish and wildlife purposes.
Despite its small size, Dean Wilson Pond #21 has a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway type and moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, there are no state regulations, inspections, or enforcement measures in place for this structure. The pond is situated on Bear Creek Triv and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dean Wilson Pond #21 offers a fascinating case study of a privately owned dam with significant environmental implications. Its location in a rural area of Alabama highlights the importance of proper maintenance and risk management for small-scale water storage structures. As efforts continue to address the challenges of aging dams and climate change impacts, the unique characteristics of Dean Wilson Pond #21 present valuable insights into the intersection of water resources, wildlife conservation, and infrastructure sustainability.
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 Dean Wilson Pond #21 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 683 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 4,040 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 25 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 97 cfs | → |
| Bassett Creek At Us Highway 43 Nr Thomasville | 1 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 4,890 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dean Wilson Pond #21.
Boat launches
- Chilatchee Park Road Wilcox County
- Gees Bend Park Wilcox County
- Wilcox County
- Roland Cooper Boat Ramp
- Highway 183, Marion
- Belmont Park
Campgrounds
- East Bank/Millers Ferry
- Chilatchee Creek
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
- Chickasaw State Park
- Roland Cooper State Park
- Six Mile Creek
Fishing spots
Track Dean Wilson Pond #21 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 Dean Wilson Pond #21
Where does the data for Dean Wilson Pond #21 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 High 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 Dean Wilson Pond #21.