Rush dam
Rush
Rush, also known as Rush Lake, is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Calhoun, Alabama. Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at 28 feet high and spans 350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet. The reservoir covers an area of 15 acres and is fed by the TR Choccolocco Creek, offering recreational opportunities for visitors while serving its primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife habitats.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Rush is deemed to be in satisfactory condition despite not having a recent assessment. The spillway, measuring 50 feet in width, is uncontrolled, allowing for the release of excess water during periods of high discharge. While the dam is not under state jurisdiction or regulation, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) oversees its design and operation, ensuring its continued functionality for the benefit of the local ecosystem and community.
Located in Congressional District 03 of Alabama, Rush contributes to the conservation efforts in the region, providing a haven for wildlife and offering a recreational retreat for residents and visitors alike. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and monitoring structures like Rush becomes increasingly crucial in ensuring the sustainability of our natural environment.
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 Rush -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Choccolocco Creek Near Boiling Spring | 116 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Heflin | 218 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek At Jackson Shoal Nr Lincoln Al | 318 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al | 177 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa | 113 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon | 70 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rush.
Boat launches
- County Road 88 Randolph County
- Randolph County
- Pointe South Drive Randolph County
- Coleman Boat Ramp Road Cleburne County
- Ohatchee
- County Road 7 Randolph County
Campgrounds
- Cheaha State Park
- Turnipseed Campground
- Lake Chinnabee
- Turnipseed Hunter Camp
- Anniston Army Depot Rv Military
- Pine Glen
Fishing spots
Track Rush 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 Rush
Where does the data for Rush 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 Rush.