Kinnett dam
Kinnett
Kinnett is a privately owned recreational dam located in Lee County, Alabama, near Phenix City. Built in 1942, this earthen dam on the TR Mill Creek has a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 17 feet, with a total length of 457 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 451 cubic feet per second.
Despite its age, Kinnett dam has a high hazard potential and its condition has not been officially rated. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction for regulation, permitting, inspection, or enforcement. It is primarily used for recreational purposes and does not have any associated structures or locks. The dam is situated in Congressional District 03 of Alabama, with Representative Mike Rogers overseeing the area.
Although Kinnett dam has not been inspected in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, it remains a significant feature in the region for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its historical significance, high hazard potential, and recreational purpose make it an intriguing site for further exploration and study in the context of water management and environmental resilience.
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 Kinnett -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 81 cfs | → |
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 161 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 2 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 31 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 1,050 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kinnett.
Boat launches
- Mcculloh Road 9001-9499, Valley
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
- West 7th Street 199, West Point
- Dam Road Troup County
Campgrounds
- Uchee Creek Military
- Spring Villa Campground
- Blanton Creek Park
- Riverbend County Park
- Bluff Creek
- Chewacla State Park
Fishing spots
Track Kinnett in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Kinnett
Where does the data for Kinnett 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.