Homer Carpenter Dam dam
Homer Carpenter Dam
Located in Greene, Alabama, the Homer Carpenter Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. Completed in 1960, this private-owned earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a picturesque retreat for visitors seeking to engage with nature. The dam boasts a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, providing a storage capacity of 634 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 4,350 cubic feet per second.
Situated on Shambley Creek offstream, the Homer Carpenter Dam is a low hazard structure with a condition assessment that is currently not rated. Despite its age, the dam exemplifies responsible stewardship as evidenced by its compliance with state regulations and inspection requirements. While the dam lacks certain features like spillways and outlet gates, its design and construction reflect a commitment to safety and efficiency. With its tranquil surroundings and strategic location within the Mobile District, the Homer Carpenter Dam stands as a symbol of sustainable water resource management in the face of evolving climate challenges.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Homer Carpenter Dam serves as a living example of the intersection between human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. As Congressional District 07's representative Terri A. Sewell oversees this vital infrastructure, the dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable recreational outlet for the community. With its low hazard potential and unassessed condition, the Homer Carpenter Dam represents a blend of past engineering excellence and ongoing commitment to sustainable water management practices. As climate change impacts water resources worldwide, structures like the Homer Carpenter Dam underscore the importance of proactive risk management and collaboration between private owners, state agencies, and federal representatives to ensure the long-term resilience of our water infrastructure.
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 Homer Carpenter Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al | 3,390 cfs | → |
| Noxubee River Nr Geiger | 496 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 3,280 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Bodka Creek Near Geiger | 15 cfs | → |
| Sipsey River Nr Elrod | 357 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Homer Carpenter Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Pickens County
- Cochrane Access Area Road Pickens County
- Greene County
- Pickensville
- Spurlock Road 2639, Lowndes County
⛺ Campgrounds
More campgrounds →🎣 Fishing spots
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About Homer Carpenter Dam
Where does the data for Homer Carpenter 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 Homer Carpenter Dam.