Willie Woods Dam No.3 dam
Willie Woods Dam No.3
Willie Woods Dam No.3, located in Hale County, Alabama, was completed in 1973 and serves as a crucial water resource structure in the area. This privately owned earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 15 feet and has a structural height of 15 feet, with a length of 900 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 83 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, making it an essential feature for managing water resources in the region.
With its primary purpose listed as "Other," Willie Woods Dam No.3 plays a significant role in the local ecosystem and water management strategies. While the dam is not regulated by the state, it is considered to have a significant hazard potential, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining its condition to ensure the safety of surrounding communities. Despite being privately owned, the dam's impact on water resources and climate in the area is undeniable, making it a key structure for enthusiasts and stakeholders interested in these fields.
As part of the Mobile District in Alabama, Willie Woods Dam No.3 is situated in an area around Picks Creek offstream and plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage. While the dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," its significance in water resource management cannot be understated. With its completion in 1973, the dam continues to be a vital asset for the community around Co. Rd. 9, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the region.
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 Willie Woods Dam No.3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 2,730 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 263 cfs | → |
| Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al | 8 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 698 cfs | → |
| Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al | 326 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al | 1,830 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Willie Woods Dam No.3.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Willie Woods Dam No.3 in the Snoflo app
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About Willie Woods Dam No.3
Where does the data for Willie Woods Dam No.3 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 Significant 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 Willie Woods Dam No.3.