Thomas Cherry dam
Thomas Cherry
Located in Lee, Alabama, Thomas Cherry is a privately owned Earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1964, this dam stands at a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, with a length of 500 feet. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, serving the area around the TR-BRUSH CREEK river or stream.
Despite being non-federally regulated, Thomas Cherry poses a low hazard potential and has not been formally rated for its condition. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unspecified. With no associated structures or inspection history provided, the dam's impact on water resources and climate changes in the region is unclear. As a recreational structure, Thomas Cherry may provide opportunities for local residents and visitors to enjoy outdoor activities near the water.
As an enthusiast of water resources and climate, further investigation into Thomas Cherry's operational and maintenance practices, emergency preparedness, and potential environmental impacts could shed light on its role in the local ecosystem and water management efforts. Monitoring this dam's condition and ensuring its safety in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water resource demand are crucial for sustainable management and conservation of water resources in the area.
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 Thomas Cherry -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 5 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 30 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 184 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 158 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 877 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Thomas Cherry.
⚓ Boat launches
- Mcculloh Road 9001-9499, Valley
- West 7th Street 199, West Point
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Dam Road Troup County
- County Road 390 Chambers County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Spring Villa Campground
- Chewacla State Park
- Blanton Creek Park
- Uchee Creek Military
- Bluff Creek
- Riverbend County Park
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About Thomas Cherry
Where does the data for Thomas Cherry 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 Thomas Cherry.