Miles Neumann dam
Miles Neumann
Miles Neumann is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Baldwin, Alabama. Built in 1979 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at 18 feet high and spans 780 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 232 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.33 square miles, Miles Neumann serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation.
Despite its low hazard potential, Miles Neumann poses a moderate risk level due to its location. Situated along the TR-SPRING BR river/stream in the Mobile District, the dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 96 feet. While the dam has not been inspected recently and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it remains an important resource for both wildlife conservation and recreational activities in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and conservation of dams like Miles Neumann in Alabama may find the data surrounding its construction, purpose, and risk assessment compelling. As a private structure with ties to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Miles Neumann represents a balancing act between providing essential functions for fish and wildlife while also addressing potential risks associated with its moderate hazard level. Monitoring and maintaining this dam will be crucial in ensuring its continued safety and effectiveness for both wildlife and humans alike.
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 Miles Neumann -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia River At Us 98 Near Foley | 21 cfs | → |
| Elevenmile Creek Near Pensacola | 18 cfs | → |
| Bayou Marcus Creek Nr Pensacola | 11 cfs | → |
| Styx River Near Elsanor | 167 cfs | → |
| Fish River Near Silver Hill Al | 52 cfs | → |
| Perdido River At Barrineau Park | 255 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Miles Neumann.
Boat launches
- Boat Launch Road Baldwin County
- Orange Beach Boat Ramp
- Milk Wort Trail Foley
- Perdido Key
- Campground Road Gulf Shores
- Lakeview Trail Gulf Shores
Campgrounds
- Blue Angel Naval Military - Pensacola Nas
- Big Lagoon State Park
- Outpost Campsites
- Gulf State Park
- Oak Grove Military - Pensacola Nas
- Fort Pickens - Gulf Islands National Seashore
Fishing spots
Track Miles Neumann in the Snoflo app
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About Miles Neumann
Where does the data for Miles Neumann 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 Miles Neumann.