Vanity Fair Lake Dam dam
Vanity Fair Lake Dam
Vanity Fair Lake Dam in Monroe, Alabama, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. Located in the Mobile District, this earth dam doesn't have a specific height or volume listed, but its purpose is to create a beautiful space for water enthusiasts to enjoy. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam is considered to have significant hazard potential, although its condition has not been rated.
With its location in a picturesque setting and its potential for providing ample recreational opportunities, Vanity Fair Lake Dam is an intriguing spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. The dam, owned by a private entity, offers a serene environment for outdoor activities and relaxation. Although lacking in specifics such as dam height and volume, its presence in the Congressional District 01 of Alabama adds to its charm and relevance to the local community.
While Vanity Fair Lake Dam may not have been recently inspected or rated for condition, its significance in providing recreational opportunities cannot be overlooked. With its potential hazard in mind, there is a need for further assessment and management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this dam. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as both a point of interest and a reminder of the importance of monitoring and maintaining 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 Vanity Fair Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama River At Claiborne L&D Near Monroeville | 6,570 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Near Evergreen Al | 228 cfs | → |
| Big Escambia Cr At Sardine Br Nr Stanley Crossroad | 351 cfs | → |
| Burnt Corn Creek At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton | 31 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek At State Hwy 41 At Brewton | 181 cfs | → |
| Sepulga River Near Mckenzie Al | 525 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vanity Fair Lake Dam.
Track Vanity Fair Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Vanity Fair Lake Dam
Where does the data for Vanity Fair Lake 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 Vanity Fair Lake Dam.