Alex. City State Jr. College dam
Alex. City State Jr. College
Located in Alexander City, Alabama, Alex. City State Jr. College is a private institution known for its picturesque surroundings along TR Sugar Creek. The college's primary purpose is recreation, with a dam structure built in 1966 providing a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 28 feet. This earth dam has a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet and serves as a significant hazard potential site.
The dam at Alex. City State Jr. College spans 150 feet in length and has a normal storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. While the condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the dam's hazard potential is classified as significant. The surrounding area offers opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the water resource, making it a valuable asset for both the college and the local community.
With its rich history dating back to the 1960s, the dam at Alex. City State Jr. College continues to be a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As a recreational site in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, this earth dam not only provides opportunities for leisure but also serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring our water infrastructure for the safety and enjoyment of all.
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 Alex. City State Jr. College -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al | 117 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Nr New Site | 695 cfs | → |
| Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al | 184 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 991 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 30 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 158 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alex. City State Jr. College.
Boat launches
- Boat Ramp Road, Jacksons' Gap
- Johnson Creek Road Coosa County
- Ramp Road, Dadeville
- War Eagle Drive, Dadeville
- Hamlet Mill Road Tallapoosa County
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Alex. City State Jr. College in the Snoflo app
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About Alex. City State Jr. College
Where does the data for Alex. City State Jr. College 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 Alex. City State Jr. College.