John Strother dam
John Strother
John Strother is a captivating water resource nestled in the heart of Wilcox, Alabama, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1998. This private fish and wildlife pond serves multiple purposes, including recreation and water supply, making it a valuable asset to the community. With a dam height of 25 feet, a storage capacity of 119.65 acre-feet, and a surface area of 11 acres, John Strother provides a serene environment for both humans and wildlife to enjoy.
Located in Catherine, Alabama, John Strother is a low-hazard dam with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 25 feet, ensuring proper water flow management. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, but its risk management measures are in place to maintain its structural integrity. With its scenic surroundings and contribution to the local ecosystem, John Strother stands out as a vital water resource for climate enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, John Strother stands as a testament to responsible water resource development in Alabama. Despite not being state-regulated, this dam plays a crucial role in supporting fish and wildlife populations, recreational activities, and water supply needs. With its strategic location on TR Slater Branch and close proximity to Mobile District, John Strother is an essential component of the region's water infrastructure, showcasing the harmonious relationship between humans and nature in water resource management.
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 John Strother -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 698 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 2,730 cfs | → |
| Bassett Creek At Us Highway 43 Nr Thomasville | 2 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 25 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 263 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 103 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near John Strother.
Boat launches
- Chilatchee Park Road Wilcox County
- Gees Bend Park Wilcox County
- Wilcox County
- Roland Cooper Boat Ramp
- Belmont Park
Campgrounds
- East Bank/Millers Ferry
- Chilatchee Creek
- Chickasaw State Park
- Roland Cooper State Park
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
- Lock 5
Fishing spots
Track John Strother 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 John Strother
Where does the data for John Strother 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 John Strother.