Calvin Childers Lake Dam No Two dam
Calvin Childers Lake Dam No Two
Calvin Childers Lake Dam No Two, located in Baldwin County, Alabama, was completed in 1958 and serves primarily for recreation purposes. The dam, classified as an earth type, stands at a structural height of 22 feet and a hydraulic height of 17 feet, with a length of 250 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, with normal storage levels at 70%.
Managed by a private owner, the dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been officially rated for its condition. Despite its low risk, the dam has not been inspected or regulated by state authorities, with no designated emergency action plan in place as of the last data update in 2015. Situated on TR Polecat Creek, the dam is part of the Mobile District within Congressional District 01 of Alabama, under the representation of Bradley Byrne (R).
Although Calvin Childers Lake Dam No Two may not currently be subject to stringent regulatory oversight, its significance in providing recreational opportunities and water resource management in the area underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate advocacy may find interest in the potential for sustainable development and risk mitigation strategies to be implemented for dams like Calvin Childers Lake Dam No Two, contributing to the broader conversation on water infrastructure resilience in the face of climate change impacts.
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 Calvin Childers Lake Dam No Two -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fish River Near Silver Hill Al | 52 cfs | → |
| Magnolia River At Us 98 Near Foley | 21 cfs | → |
| Styx River Near Elsanor | 167 cfs | → |
| Perdido River At Barrineau Park | 255 cfs | → |
| Elevenmile Creek Near Pensacola | 18 cfs | → |
| Fowl River At Half-Mile Rd Near Laurendine | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Calvin Childers Lake Dam No Two.
Boat launches
- County Road 26 13239, Baldwin County
- Pier Avenue 3, Fairhope
- Milk Wort Trail Foley
- Spanish Fort
- West Fort Morgan Road Gulf Shores
- Campground Road Gulf Shores
Campgrounds
- Meaher State Park
- Gulf State Park
- Blakeley State Park
- Outpost Campsites
- Blue Angel Naval Military - Pensacola Nas
- Big Lagoon State Park
Paddle runs
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
Track Calvin Childers Lake Dam No Two in the Snoflo app
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About Calvin Childers Lake Dam No Two
Where does the data for Calvin Childers Lake Dam No Two 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.
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