L B Hayes Dam dam
L B Hayes Dam
L B Hayes Dam, also known as Hayes Family Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Cullman, Alabama, along TR Killpatrick Creek. Built in 1967, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 29 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, with a length of 275 feet. Its primary purposes include fire protection, stock, and serving as a small fish pond, while also offering recreational opportunities.
With a storage capacity of 640 acre-feet, L B Hayes Dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for the surrounding area. It is classified as having a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" for its condition assessment. Despite not being regulated by the state, this dam serves as a vital asset for the community and contributes to the overall environmental health of the region.
Managed by a private owner, this dam is not under the jurisdiction of federal agencies but still plays a significant role in water management and conservation efforts. Its location in a picturesque setting in Cullman, Alabama, makes it a popular spot for recreational activities while also serving important functions for fire protection and agriculture. L B Hayes Dam stands as a testament to the importance of private ownership in preserving and maintaining essential water resources in the face of climate change challenges.
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 L B Hayes Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint Creek Near Falkville Al | 232 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork Near Garden City | 1,270 cfs | → |
| Blue Springs Creek Near Blountsville | 17 cfs | → |
| Locust Fork Near Cleveland | 589 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork Near Arkadelphia | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Blackwater Creek Near Manchester Al | 1,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near L B Hayes Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 311 Cullman County
- Lick Creek Boat Ramp
- Smith Lake Dam Road 8067-8697, Jasper
- Bluff City Boat Ramp Access Road Morgan County
- Sharp Ford Road Morgan County
- Suzie Hole Road Morgan County
Campgrounds
- Rickwood Caverns State Park
- Brushy Lake Recreation Area
- Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground
- Point Mallard City Campground
- Clear Creek Recreation Area
- Corinth Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track L B Hayes Dam in the Snoflo app
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About L B Hayes Dam
Where does the data for L B Hayes 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 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 L B Hayes Dam.