Davis Pilot dam
Davis Pilot
Davis Pilot is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Mobile, Alabama, along Pierce Creek. Built in 2000 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at 23 feet tall and stretches 1600 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife, the dam also serves for recreational activities in the area.
Despite a low hazard potential, Davis Pilot has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for vigilant risk management measures. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and has not been inspected or rated for condition assessment. Emergency action preparedness, contact information, and risk mitigation strategies are currently lacking for this structure.
Given its importance for wildlife and recreation, it is crucial for authorities to conduct regular inspections, prepare emergency action plans, and implement necessary risk management measures to ensure the safety and longevity of Davis Pilot. The collaboration of federal agencies and local stakeholders is essential in safeguarding this water resource and climate enthusiasts should monitor developments to support sustainable management practices.
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 Davis Pilot -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Creek At Snow Road Near Semmes | 12 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Fairview | 8 cfs | → |
| Big Creek At County Rd 63 Near Wilmer | 26 cfs | → |
| Escatawpa River Near Agricola Ms | 420 cfs | → |
| Chickasaw Creek Near Kushla Al | 121 cfs | → |
| Fowl River At Half-Mile Rd Near Laurendine | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davis Pilot.
Boat launches
- Howells Ferry Road 11999, Mobile County
- Coast Guard Wharf Mobile
- Ruben Avenue 498, Saraland
- Battleship Parkway 1267-1989, Spanish Fort
- Battleship Parkway 1675, Spanish Fort
- Bayou Heron Road Jackson County
Campgrounds
- Camp Ground
- Chickasabogue Park
- Meaher State Park
- Blakeley State Park
- Mobile County Marina
- Citronelle Lakeview Rv Park
Paddle runs
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge
Track Davis Pilot 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 Davis Pilot
Where does the data for Davis Pilot 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 Davis Pilot.