Wallace Hathcock Dam dam
Wallace Hathcock Dam
Wallace Hathcock Dam, also known as Lake Hathcock, is a private dam located in Cullman, Alabama, constructed by the USDA NRCS in 1956. The primary purpose of this earth dam is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, offering various recreational opportunities while also providing fire protection and stock or small fish pond benefits. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 500 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.11 square miles.
Despite being a private structure, Wallace Hathcock Dam is under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the USACE and falls under Congressional District 04 of Alabama, represented by Robert B. Aderholt. The dam has a high hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While its condition is currently not rated, the dam has not been inspected recently, and its emergency action plan status is unknown. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 35 feet, and it has the capacity to discharge up to 580 cubic feet per second.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wallace Hathcock Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat in the region. Its design and construction by the USDA NRCS showcase the collaboration between government agencies and private entities in managing water resources effectively. However, the dam's high hazard potential underscores the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and the preservation of 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 Wallace Hathcock Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Fork Near Garden City | 1,270 cfs | → |
| Blue Springs Creek Near Blountsville | 17 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork Near Arkadelphia | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Flint Creek Near Falkville Al | 232 cfs | → |
| Locust Fork Near Cleveland | 589 cfs | → |
| Blackwater Creek Near Manchester Al | 1,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wallace Hathcock Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 311 Cullman County
- Lick Creek Boat Ramp
- Smith Lake Dam Road 8067-8697, Jasper
- County Road 8 Winston County
- Glades Road Winston County
- Highway 78 8090, Cordova
Campgrounds
- Rickwood Caverns State Park
- Clear Creek Recreation Area
- Corinth Recreation Area
- Brushy Lake Recreation Area
- Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground
Fishing spots
Track Wallace Hathcock Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wallace Hathcock Dam
Where does the data for Wallace Hathcock 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 High 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 Wallace Hathcock Dam.