Fletcher Gilbert dam
Fletcher Gilbert
Fletcher Gilbert is a privately owned recreational earth dam located in Gilbert Crossroads, Alabama, along Reedy Creek. Built in 1969, the dam stands at a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 23 feet, with a length of 682 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 43 cubic feet per second, making it an important water resource for the area.
Despite its recreational primary purpose, Fletcher Gilbert poses a high hazard potential due to its condition assessment being "Not Rated." This raises concerns about the safety of the dam and the surrounding community in case of a potential failure. It is crucial for the owners and relevant agencies to assess and address any potential risks associated with the dam to ensure the safety of the area.
Given its importance as a water resource and the potential risks involved, Fletcher Gilbert requires thorough inspection, maintenance, and risk management measures to prevent any potential disasters. Climate and water resource enthusiasts should monitor the status of Fletcher Gilbert closely to ensure the safety and sustainability of the dam and the surrounding area in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Fletcher Gilbert -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Town Creek Near Geraldine Al | 66 cfs | → |
| Big Wills Creek At State Hwy 35 Nr Fort Payne | 45 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Blue Pond Al | 146 cfs | → |
| Big Wills Creek Near Reece City | 136 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River Above Gaylesville Al | 245 cfs | → |
| Terrapin Creek At Ellisville Al | 118 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fletcher Gilbert.
Boat launches
- County Road 67, Langston
- Comer Bridge Public Boat Ramp
- Cherokee County 520, Centre
- Winn Road 1162, Scottsboro
- Highway 79 3333, Scottsboro
- Aubrey Carr Scenic Drive Guntersville
Campgrounds
- Bucks Pocket State Park
- Dekalb County Public Lake
- Town Creek Campground
- Goose Pond Colony
- De Soto State Park
- Lake Guntersville State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
More reservoirs
Track Fletcher Gilbert in the Snoflo app
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About Fletcher Gilbert
Where does the data for Fletcher Gilbert 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Fletcher Gilbert.