Sayre Impoundment No 1 dam
Sayre Impoundment No 1
Sayre Impoundment No 1, located in Jefferson County, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1979 with a primary purpose of "Other." Situated along the TR-LOCUST FORK river, this impoundment has a hydraulic height of 67 feet and a structural height of 92 feet, with a capacity to store up to 750 acre-feet of water. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," this dam is deemed safe and functional for its intended use.
Managed by the Mobile District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Sayre Impoundment No 1 plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control in the region. Despite not being state regulated or inspected, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the surrounding community, ensuring the efficient management of water resources and providing protection against potential flooding events. With a maximum discharge rate of 34 cubic feet per second, this impoundment is equipped to handle excess water flow effectively.
With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Sayre Impoundment No 1 stands as a testament to effective water resource management in Alabama. As climate change continues to impact the region, dams like this play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the threats of extreme weather events and water scarcity. As a low-hazard structure with a solid operational history, this dam remains a key asset in ensuring water security and resilience in the face of a changing climate.
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 Sayre Impoundment No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Locust Fork At Sayre | 286 cfs | → |
| Fivemile Creek Near Republic | 45 cfs | → |
| Village Creek Near Docena | 346 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork Near Arkadelphia | 154 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al | 550 cfs | → |
| Village Creek Near Pratt City | 531 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sayre Impoundment No 1.
Boat launches
- Highway 78 8090, Cordova
- Bevill Drive Cordova
- Dickey Camp Road Jefferson County
- Smith Lake Dam Road 8067-8697, Jasper
- Lick Creek Boat Ramp
- Old Mill Trail 7098, Clay
Campgrounds
- Rickwood Caverns State Park
- Hoover Rv Park
- Clear Creek Recreation Area
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Burchfield Branch Park
- Blue Creek
Track Sayre Impoundment No 1 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 Sayre Impoundment No 1
Where does the data for Sayre Impoundment No 1 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 Sayre Impoundment No 1.