Town Creek Watershed Dam No 12 dam
Town Creek Watershed Dam No 12
Located in Franklin County, Alabama, Town Creek Watershed Dam No 12, also known as Robersons Dam, was completed in 1970 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Troublesome Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 2250 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 540 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Operated and owned by the local government, Town Creek Watershed Dam No 12 is situated in the City of Town Creek, serving the community by controlling the flow of water and preventing flooding during heavy rainfall events. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 200 feet, ensures that excess water is safely discharged downstream, maintaining the structural integrity of the dam. Despite not being regulated or inspected by state agencies, the dam's risk management measures are in place to address any potential issues that may arise.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Town Creek Watershed Dam No 12 offers a fascinating insight into flood risk reduction strategies and the importance of proper dam maintenance. With its strategic location and effective design, this dam exemplifies the critical role that infrastructure plays in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events. As a key component of the local water management system, this dam serves as a testament to the ongoing efforts to protect and preserve water resources in Alabama's diverse landscape.
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 Town Creek Watershed Dam No 12 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sipsey Fork Near Grayson Al | 18 cfs | → |
| Big Nance Creek At Courtland Al | 16 cfs | → |
| Clear C At New Hope Church Nr Poplar Springs | 40 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek Near Florence Al | 148 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Red Bay | 139 cfs | → |
| Flint Creek Near Falkville Al | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Town Creek Watershed Dam No 12.
Boat launches
- County Road 10 1522, Franklin County
- County Road 79 Bear Creek
- Britton Bridge Boat Ramp
- Slickrock Boat Ramp Road Franklin County
- Massey Branch Boat Launch
- Lost Creek Road Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Wolf Pen Hunters Camp
- Mcdougle Camp
- Claymore Camp #1
- Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground
- Brushy Lake Recreation Area
- Williams Hollow Campground
Track Town Creek Watershed Dam No 12 in the Snoflo app
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About Town Creek Watershed Dam No 12
Where does the data for Town Creek Watershed Dam No 12 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 Town Creek Watershed Dam No 12.