Wynn And Harrell No 1 Dam dam
Wynn And Harrell No 1 Dam
Wynn and Harrell No 1 Dam, located in Lowndes, Alabama, is a private structure primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. The dam, designated as an earth dam, does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulatory oversight. Despite its relatively small size and minimal associated structures, the dam is deemed to have a significant hazard potential, though its condition assessment remains unrated.
Owned privately and not funded or designed by federal agencies, Wynn and Harrell No 1 Dam serves as a critical component for local fire protection and recreational activities. Situated in the Mobile District and within Congressional District 07 of Alabama, the dam's significance lies in its importance for maintaining water resources and supporting ecological balance in the region. While its current condition is not rated, the dam's hazard potential underscores the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures to ensure its safety and functionality.
With no specified dam height, volume, or completion year, Wynn and Harrell No 1 Dam remains a vital structure for the community, offering a water source for various purposes. While it lacks detailed information on storage capacity and discharge capabilities, the dam's presence highlights the interconnectedness of water resources and environmental sustainability in the face of changing climate conditions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and monitoring structures like Wynn and Harrell No 1 Dam is essential for safeguarding our natural ecosystems and adapting to the challenges posed by a changing climate.
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 Wynn And Harrell No 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 7 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 7,540 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 812 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 29 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 110 cfs | → |
| Patsaliga Creek Near Brantley Al | 77 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wynn And Harrell No 1 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Gunter Hill
- Maxwell/Gunter Afb Military
- Prairie Creek
- Jones Bluff
- Sherling Lake City Park
- Sherling Lake Campground And Park
Fishing spots
Track Wynn And Harrell No 1 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 Wynn And Harrell No 1 Dam
Where does the data for Wynn And Harrell No 1 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 Wynn And Harrell No 1 Dam.