Coffee County Public Lake Dam dam
Coffee County Public Lake Dam
Coffee County Public Lake Dam, located in Elba, Alabama, is a state-owned structure built in 1950 for recreational purposes. The dam, standing at a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 23 feet, impounds Coon Creek to create a reservoir with a storage capacity of 657 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam serves as a vital resource for water supply and flood control in the region.
Managed by the Alabama state government and falling under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Coffee County Public Lake Dam plays a key role in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and wildlife habitat. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 4,180 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety and stability of the surrounding area. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it serves as a valuable asset for the community and a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other water-related activities.
Although the dam lacks specific details on its surface area and drainage area, its importance in the region is evident through its storage capacity and recreational offerings. With a focus on public safety and environmental stewardship, Coffee County Public Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience, serving as a vital infrastructure for the local community and a symbol of sustainable water use in Alabama.
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 Coffee County Public Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Conecuh River At Brantley Al | 148 cfs | → |
| Patsaliga Creek Near Brantley Al | 116 cfs | → |
| Little Double Bridges Creek Nr Enterprise | 10 cfs | → |
| Pea River Near Ariton Al | 133 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River Bel Pt A Dam Nr River Falls | 704 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At River Falls | 587 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coffee County Public Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Coffee County Public Lake Dam 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 Coffee County Public Lake Dam
Where does the data for Coffee County Public Lake Dam 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 Coffee County Public Lake Dam.