Camp Alabama Dam dam
Camp Alabama Dam
Camp Alabama Dam, located in SIBLEY, Louisiana, is a privately owned Earth dam constructed in 1930 for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. This picturesque dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 380 feet, providing a serene setting for visitors to enjoy recreational activities and observe local wildlife. The dam's low hazard potential and fair condition assessment make it a safe and enjoyable destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Camp Alabama Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. With a normal storage capacity of 158 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.11 square miles, this dam on TR - BAYOU CHOUDRANT offers a maximum discharge of 768 cubic feet per second. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam features an unobtrusive spillway with a width of 32 feet to manage excess water flow, adding to its overall functionality and safety measures.
For those interested in exploring water resource management and climate adaptation strategies, Camp Alabama Dam serves as a valuable example of a well-maintained and regulated structure that balances ecological conservation with recreational opportunities. Its moderate risk assessment and adherence to state guidelines make it a noteworthy site for studying sustainable dam operations and emergency preparedness in the face of changing environmental 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 Camp Alabama Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens | 309 cfs | → |
| White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene | 498 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon | 7 cfs | → |
| Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone | 434 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck Nr Dawson | 0 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Alabama Dam.
Boat launches
- Doucette Circle 2647, 30512
- Jack's Creek Boat Ramp
- Watts Place South Union County
- Nottely Dam Road Union County
- Lake Chatuge Towns County
- Music Hall Road Towns County
Campgrounds
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Liberty Hill - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Headwaters In Standing Indian Basin To Slackwater Of Natahala Lake
- Headwaters Near Mitchell Lick To Owlcamp Branch
Track Camp Alabama 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 Camp Alabama Dam
Where does the data for Camp Alabama 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 Camp Alabama Dam.