Barbour County Public Lake Dam dam
Barbour County Public Lake Dam
Barbour County Public Lake Dam, located in Batesville, Alabama, serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond while also providing recreational opportunities for visitors. Built in 1952, this gravity dam stands at a structural height of 29 feet and has a hydraulic height of 27 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 757 acre-feet and is situated along the TR Bronson Creek, within the jurisdiction of the state of Alabama.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential and not having a condition assessment, the dam has not been inspected or regulated by the state. With a maximum discharge of 9215 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks emergency action plans, it remains a vital infrastructure for the community and the surrounding environment.
The Barbour County Public Lake Dam, owned by the state of Alabama, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. As a gathering place for outdoor enthusiasts and a source of water for various purposes, the dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human needs and environmental conservation. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a crucial role in providing essential services to the community while also being a potential area for future improvement and oversight.
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 Barbour County Public Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pea River Near Ariton Al | 299 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 40 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 158 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 123 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 4 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Barbour County Public Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Florence Street Georgetown
- Cool Branch Road Quitman County
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
Campgrounds
- Lakepoint State Park
- Blue Springs State Park
- White Oak Creek
- Florence Marina State Park
- Bluff Creek Campground
- Bluff Creek
Fishing spots
Track Barbour 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 Barbour County Public Lake Dam
Where does the data for Barbour 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 Barbour County Public Lake Dam.