R F Newman dam
R F Newman
R F Newman is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Sandy Point, Alabama, on the TR-MILL CREEK. Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 14 feet tall and stretches 225 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet for the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 0.16 square miles and a maximum discharge rate of 1055 cubic feet per second, R F Newman serves as a vital resource for both wildlife conservation and recreational activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, R F Newman is classified as having moderate risk due to its condition assessment being "not rated." Although it has not been inspected recently, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway that is 80 feet wide to manage any excess water flow. While no emergency action plan has been prepared, the structure is considered to meet safety guidelines. As a part of the Mobile District in Alabama, R F Newman plays a significant role in water resource management for the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring its structural integrity for the future.
Overall, R F Newman stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and private ownership in promoting environmental conservation and recreational opportunities in Lee County, Alabama. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location on TR-MILL CREEK, this earth dam continues to serve as a valuable asset for both wildlife habitat and public enjoyment, while also emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk assessment and management practices to ensure its continued safety and reliability in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 R F Newman -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 66 cfs | → |
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 143 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 2 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 29 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near R F Newman.
Boat launches
- Mcculloh Road 9001-9499, Valley
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
- West 7th Street 199, West Point
- Dam Road Troup County
- Westpoint Road West Point
Campgrounds
- Spring Villa Campground
- Blanton Creek Park
- Uchee Creek Military
- Chewacla State Park
- Riverbend County Park
- Bluff Creek
Track R F Newman in the Snoflo app
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About R F Newman
Where does the data for R F Newman 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 R F Newman.