Margloba dam
Margloba
Margloba, located in Russell County, Alabama, is a privately owned recreational dam built in 1947 on TR Cowikee Creek. With a hydraulic height of 27 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, Margloba serves primarily for recreation purposes and has a low hazard potential. The dam has a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 85 acre-feet, making it a valuable resource for water enthusiasts in the area.
Despite being a private structure, Margloba is not regulated or inspected by the state, indicating a certain level of independence in its management and operations. The dam, with a length of 400 feet, serves as a popular recreational spot in Wende, Alabama, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water activities. Its tranquil setting and scenic surroundings make it a favorite destination for climate and water resource enthusiasts looking to enjoy the outdoors.
While not rated for its condition, Margloba's low hazard potential and historical significance as a recreational structure make it a noteworthy site for those interested in water resource management and climate-related activities. Its location in the Mobile District and association with Congressional District 03 in Alabama further highlight its importance as a local landmark for both residents and visitors to enjoy.
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 Margloba -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 118 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 79 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 72 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 23 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 98 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Margloba.
Boat launches
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
- Mcculloh Road 9001-9499, Valley
- Florence Street Georgetown
Campgrounds
- Chewacla State Park
- Bluff Creek
- Spring Villa Campground
- Florence Marina State Park
- Uchee Creek Military
- Lakepoint State Park
Fishing spots
- Lakepoint Resort
- Lake Oliver
- Opelika City (Saugahatchee) Reservoir
- Goat Rock Lake
- Lake Heath
- Cooper Creek Park Lake
More reservoirs
Track Margloba in the Snoflo app
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About Margloba
Where does the data for Margloba 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 Margloba.