Nolen dam
Nolen
Nolen is a private recreational dam located in Tallapoosa, Alabama, specifically in Alexander City. Built in 1950, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 24 feet and has a hydraulic height of 18 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 90 acre-feet. It is situated on the TR Oaktasasi Creek, within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Nolen has not been rated for its condition assessment. It lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and has no recent inspection data available. The dam does not have any associated structures or federal agency involvement in its ownership, design, construction, regulation, or inspection. The primary purpose of Nolen is for recreation, and it has a maximum discharge capacity of 1342 cubic feet per second.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Nolen will find its historical significance as a recreational structure in Alabama intriguing. The dam's location on TR Oaktasasi Creek provides opportunities for outdoor activities while also serving as a water storage facility. Despite its aged construction, Nolen's low hazard potential suggests that it continues to be a safe and functional asset for the local community. Further monitoring and assessment may be needed to ensure the dam's continued reliability and safety in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Nolen -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al | 106 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Nr New Site | 677 cfs | → |
| Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al | 168 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 983 cfs | → |
| Talladega Creek At Alpine Al | 109 cfs | → |
| Coosa River At Childersburg Al | 3,240 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nolen.
Boat launches
- Johnson Creek Road Coosa County
- Boat Ramp Road, Jacksons' Gap
- Hamlet Mill Road Tallapoosa County
- Ramp Road, Dadeville
- War Eagle Drive, Dadeville
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Nolen in the Snoflo app
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About Nolen
Where does the data for Nolen 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Nolen.