Lakeland Farms Dam Number Five dam
Lakeland Farms Dam Number Five
Lakeland Farms Dam Number Five is a privately owned earth dam located in Vaiden North, Perry County, Alabama. Built in 1950, this dam is situated on the TR-Washington Creek and has a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 16 feet. With a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, it serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other", making it a significant water resource in the area.
Despite being privately owned, Lakeland Farms Dam Number Five is not regulated or inspected by the state of Alabama. It has a hazard potential categorized as "Significant" and is currently assessed as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and there is limited information available regarding risk assessment and management measures for potential emergencies.
With its location in a region that may be prone to climate-related challenges, such as flooding or drought, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Lakeland Farms Dam Number Five to be an intriguing case study. The lack of regulatory oversight and emergency preparedness highlights the importance of proper dam maintenance and risk assessment to ensure the safety and integrity of water infrastructure 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 Lakeland Farms Dam Number Five -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 130 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 390 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 3,880 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lakeland Farms Dam Number Five.
Track Lakeland Farms Dam Number Five in the Snoflo app
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About Lakeland Farms Dam Number Five
Where does the data for Lakeland Farms Dam Number Five 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 Significant 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 Lakeland Farms Dam Number Five.