Alvin Mixon dam
Alvin Mixon
Alvin Mixon, located in Conecuh, Alabama, is a privately-owned dam built in 1940 for the primary purpose of recreation. This Earth-type dam on TR-Duck Creek, with a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, serves as a low hazard potential structure with a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. The dam spans 430 feet in length and can discharge a maximum of 340 cubic feet per second.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Alvin Mixon provides a vital recreational resource for the local community in Commerce, Alabama. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and it has not undergone recent inspections or assessments. With its low hazard potential, the dam poses minimal risk, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or in place for the structure.
Although lacking certain regulatory oversight, Alvin Mixon continues to offer a safe and enjoyable recreational experience for visitors. As a significant part of the local landscape, this dam on TR-Duck Creek stands as a testament to both the historical significance and the enduring importance of water resources in Alabama.
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 Alvin Mixon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sepulga River Near Mckenzie Al | 203 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Near Evergreen Al | 110 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 48 cfs | → |
| Patsaliga Creek Near Brantley Al | 116 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River Bel Pt A Dam Nr River Falls | 704 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At River Falls | 587 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alvin Mixon.
Boat launches
- Us 31 Conecuh County
- Us 84 Conecuh County
- Roland Cooper Boat Ramp
- Wilcox County
- Bull Slough Road 2298, Conecuh County
Campgrounds
- Sherling Lake Campground And Park
- Sherling Lake City Park
- Bells Landing
- Roland Cooper State Park
- Haines Island
Fishing spots
Track Alvin Mixon in the Snoflo app
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About Alvin Mixon
Where does the data for Alvin Mixon 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 Alvin Mixon.