Antioch Dam dam
Antioch Dam
Antioch Dam, also known as Harry Morris Dam, is a private earth dam located in the St. Marks Church Community in Limestone, Alabama. Built in 1950 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with additional purposes including Fire Protection, Stock, or Small Fish Pond, and Recreation. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 200 feet, Antioch Dam has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, providing a vital water resource for the area.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Antioch Dam has not been fully rated for its condition and does not currently have an Emergency Action Plan in place. While the dam has not undergone recent inspections, its design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and its location on TR-DAVIS BRANCH showcase its importance for the local ecosystem and community. As a key feature in the Congressional District 05 of Alabama, Antioch Dam plays a crucial role in enhancing water resources and climate resilience in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Antioch Dam a fascinating structure that embodies the intersection of conservation, wildlife management, and recreational opportunities. Its presence as a Fish and Wildlife Pond underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices, while its historical significance and design by the USDA NRCS highlight the efforts to balance human needs with environmental stewardship. With its location in the St. Marks Church Community and its role in enhancing the local ecosystem, Antioch Dam stands as a testament to the interconnectedness of water resources and climate sustainability in Alabama.
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 Antioch Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk River At Prospect | 596 cfs | → |
| Limestone Creek Near Athens Al | 58 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Madison Al | 295 cfs | → |
| Broglan Branch At Oakwood Avenue At Huntsville | 37 cfs | → |
| West Fork Pinhook Cr At Blue Sprs Rd At Huntsville | 75 cfs | → |
| East Fork Pinhook Cr At Winchester Rd At Huntsvil | 61 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Antioch Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 127 28901-29089, Elkmont
- Easter Ferry Road 25793, Elkmont
- Hatchery Road 13560, Elkmont
- Veto Road 2156, Prospect
- Elk River Mills Road 10979-11169, Athens
- Lee Highway, Rogersville
Campgrounds
- Joe Wheeler State Park
- Point Mallard City Campground
- Redstone Arsenal Rv Military
- Easter Posey Mwr Military - Redstone Arsenal
- Monte Sano State Park
- David Crockett State Park
Fishing spots
- Tva Public Land
- Fayetteville Old Stone Bridge
- Buckeye Pond
- Crowder Slough
- Brotherick Branch
- Indiancamp Creek
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Antioch Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Antioch Dam
Where does the data for Antioch 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 Antioch Dam.