Dawes Lake dam
Dawes Lake
Dawes Lake in Mobile, Alabama, is a privately owned recreational lake with a dam height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. Located on TR-Halls Mill Creek, this Earth dam spans 355 feet and covers a surface area of 9 acres. The lake's primary purpose is for recreation, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water activities.
Despite its recreational benefits, Dawes Lake poses a high hazard potential due to its condition being rated as "Not Rated." Emergency action plans and risk assessments are currently not in place, raising concerns about the safety and management of the dam. With a lack of inspection history and maintenance records, there is a need for increased oversight and regulatory measures to ensure the stability and integrity of the structure.
As a popular destination for water enthusiasts in the area, Dawes Lake serves as a valuable resource for the community. However, it is essential for proper monitoring and maintenance protocols to be put in place to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the surrounding environment and residents. With its picturesque setting and recreational opportunities, Dawes Lake has the potential to be a thriving hub for outdoor activities, but careful attention to safety and regulatory standards is crucial for its long-term 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 Dawes Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Creek At Snow Road Near Semmes | 93 cfs | → |
| Fowl River At Half-Mile Rd Near Laurendine | 29 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Fairview | 24 cfs | → |
| Chickasaw Creek Near Kushla Al | 458 cfs | → |
| Big Creek At County Rd 63 Near Wilmer | 124 cfs | → |
| Escatawpa River Near Agricola Ms | 420 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dawes Lake.
⚓ Boat launches
- Howells Ferry Road 11999, Mobile County
- Coast Guard Wharf Mobile
- Battleship Parkway 1267-1989, Spanish Fort
- Battleship Parkway 1675, Spanish Fort
- Bayou Heron Road Jackson County
- Ruben Avenue 498, Saraland
⛺ Campgrounds
- Camp Ground
- Chickasabogue Park
- Meaher State Park
- Blakeley State Park
- Mobile County Marina
- Dauphin Island City 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
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About Dawes Lake
Where does the data for Dawes Lake 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
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