Mcrae Dam dam
Mcrae Dam
Mcrae Dam, also known as Mcrae Lake Dam, is located in Bexar, Alabama, along Dry Creek Offstream. This private-owned dam was completed in 1960 and primarily serves the purpose of recreation. With a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 158 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource in the area.
Although not state-regulated, Mcrae Dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential. Despite being earth-structured, the dam has not been assessed for its current condition. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, raising concerns about its safety and potential risks in the event of an emergency. The lack of inspection frequency and inadequate risk management measures highlight the need for improved oversight and maintenance of this important water infrastructure.
Located in Marion County, Alabama, Mcrae Dam's presence is essential for recreational activities in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is crucial for dam owners and authorities to prioritize the safety and maintenance of such structures to ensure the sustainability of water availability for future generations. Enhancing the dam's regulatory oversight, conducting regular inspections, and implementing proper emergency preparedness measures are vital steps towards safeguarding this valuable water resource in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Mcrae Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Mountain Creek At Tremont | 80 cfs | → |
| Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton Al | 261 cfs | → |
| Cummings Creek Nr Fulton | 13 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Fulton | 834 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Red Bay | 213 cfs | → |
| Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcrae Dam.
Boat launches
- Ironwood Bluff Boat Ramp Access Itawamba County
- West Levee Service Road Itawamba County
- County Road 27 Franklin County
- Piney Point Road Franklin County
- Glover Wilkins Road Monroe County
- County Road 88 Franklin County
Track Mcrae Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mcrae Dam
Where does the data for Mcrae 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 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 Mcrae Dam.