Fresh Water Impoundment #2 dam
Fresh Water Impoundment #2
Fresh Water Impoundment #2 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is a private water supply dam with a height of 50 feet and a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. The dam, primarily constructed for water supply purposes, is classified as an earth dam with low hazard potential. Owned by a private entity, this impoundment is not regulated by the state and does not require state permitting, inspection, or enforcement.
Located in Brookwood, Alabama, Fresh Water Impoundment #2 is not under the jurisdiction of any state regulatory agency and is not subject to state permitting or inspection. The Mine Safety and Health Administration oversees the regulatory aspects of the dam, including inspections and operations. Despite its low hazard potential, the condition assessment of the dam is currently not available, and there are no emergency action plans or risk assessment reports prepared for this impoundment.
With a lack of detailed information on the condition and risk assessment of Fresh Water Impoundment #2, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find this dam intriguing due to its private ownership, minimal state regulation, and focus on water supply. The dam's location in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, and its moderate storage capacity make it a noteworthy feature in the local water infrastructure landscape. Further research and assessment of the dam's condition and emergency preparedness may provide valuable insights for those interested in the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Fresh Water Impoundment #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Creek Near Oak Grove Al | 138 cfs | → |
| Valley Creek Near Bessemer | 76 cfs | → |
| Shades Creek Near Greenwood Al | 17 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near Tuscaloosa | 1 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near West Blocton Al | 145 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Helena Al | 123 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fresh Water Impoundment #2.
Boat launches
- Lock 15 Road 12701, Tuscaloosa County
- County Road 109 13399, Tuscaloosa County
- Deerlick Road Tuscaloosa County
- Rock Quarry Drive Tuscaloosa
- 7th Avenue Northeast 401-599, Tuscaloosa
- Dickey Camp Road Jefferson County
Campgrounds
- Campground #1
- Campground #2
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Burchfield Branch Park
- Blue Creek
- Holt Lake
Fishing spots
Track Fresh Water Impoundment #2 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 Fresh Water Impoundment #2
Where does the data for Fresh Water Impoundment #2 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 Fresh Water Impoundment #2.