Cullen Thomas dam
Cullen Thomas
Cullen Thomas, located in Weogufka, Alabama, is a private recreational dam on the Weogufka Creek, with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for visitors. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet with a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a length of 250 feet. It has a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, with normal storage levels at 67 acre-feet, making it a low hazard potential structure.
Owned by a private entity, Cullen Thomas is not regulated or inspected by the state, and has not been assessed for its current condition. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its overall condition and there is no emergency action plan in place. The dam does not have an inundation map prepared, and there is limited information available on risk assessment or management measures for this structure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Cullen Thomas an interesting site to explore for its recreational purposes and unique characteristics as a privately-owned dam in Alabama. With its quaint location in Coosa County, this dam offers a glimpse into the diverse landscape of water infrastructure in the state. While its low hazard potential may not raise immediate concerns, further assessments and updates on safety measures could enhance the overall understanding and management of this recreational facility.
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 Cullen Thomas -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al | 133 cfs | → |
| Coosa River At Childersburg Al | 2,960 cfs | → |
| Talladega Creek At Alpine Al | 95 cfs | → |
| Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al | 71 cfs | → |
| Kelly Creek Near Vincent Al | 15 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Nr New Site | 843 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cullen Thomas.
Track Cullen Thomas 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 Cullen Thomas
Where does the data for Cullen Thomas 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 Cullen Thomas.