Billy Byrd dam
Billy Byrd
Billy Byrd is a privately owned gravity dam located in Bryants Landing, Alabama, on Bryans Creek. Built in 1972, this structure serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and recreational use. With a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 632 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Billy Byrd Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for fire protection and agricultural needs in the area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will be intrigued by the history and functionality of this structure, which continues to serve the local community effectively.
Although lacking certain regulatory oversight, Billy Byrd Dam remains a vital asset for the region, offering both practical and recreational benefits. Its location in Houston County, Alabama, makes it a key feature in the local landscape, contributing to the water management efforts in the area. For those interested in the intersection of water resources, climate resilience, and infrastructure management, Billy Byrd provides a fascinating case study of a privately owned dam with significant implications for the surrounding environment.
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 Billy Byrd -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sawhatchee Creek At Cedar Springs | 36 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Near Iron City | 135 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Near Reynoldsville | 167 cfs | → |
| Chipola River At Marianna Fl | 997 cfs | → |
| Apalachicola River At Chattahoochee Fla | 8,280 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Bainbridge | 4,500 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Billy Byrd.
Boat launches
- Jowers Road Houston County
- Desser Landing Road Seminole County
- Old River Road Early County
- Fairchild Park Road Seminole County
- River Road 3458, Sneads
- State Park Road Seminole County
Campgrounds
- Florida Caverns State Park
- Houston County Center
- Three Rivers State Park
- River Junction - Lake Seminole
- Eastbank - Lake Seminole
- Chattahoochee City Park
Fishing spots
Track Billy Byrd 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 Billy Byrd
Where does the data for Billy Byrd 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 Billy Byrd.