Camp Hill Reservoir dam
Camp Hill Reservoir
Camp Hill Reservoir, located in Camp Hill, Alabama, is a local government-owned water supply dam on TR Little Sandy Creek. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet, with a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a length of 750 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 55 acre-feet, serving as a vital water source for the surrounding area.
While Camp Hill Reservoir is not state regulated, it is considered to have a significant hazard potential. Despite not being officially rated for its condition, the dam continues to provide essential water supply services to the community. With a maximum discharge of 60 cubic feet per second and a history of no reported modifications, the reservoir remains vital for water resource management in Tallapoosa County.
Although lacking in current inspection and assessment data, Camp Hill Reservoir plays a crucial role in ensuring water availability in the region. As an earth dam with no associated locks or spillways, it stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and monitoring water infrastructure for climate resilience and sustainable resource management.
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 Camp Hill Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 25 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Nr New Site | 677 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 4 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 983 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 123 cfs | → |
| Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al | 106 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Hill Reservoir.
Boat launches
- War Eagle Drive, Dadeville
- Boat Ramp Road, Jacksons' Gap
- Hamlet Mill Road Tallapoosa County
- Ramp Road, Dadeville
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
- Yates Lake Ramp
Campgrounds
- Lake Martin Military
- Lake Martin Recreation Area
- Wind Creek State Park
- Chewacla State Park
- Spring Villa Campground
- Burnt Village
Track Camp Hill Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Camp Hill Reservoir
Where does the data for Camp Hill Reservoir 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 Camp Hill Reservoir.