Dunlap Dam dam
Dunlap Dam
Dunlap Dam, also known as Dunlap Lake, is a privately-owned structure located in Clarke County, Alabama. Constructed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, the dam serves the primary purpose of creating a fish and wildlife pond, as well as providing recreational opportunities for local residents and visitors. With a dam height of 18 feet and a length of 425 feet, the structure has a storage capacity of 504 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.54 square miles.
Situated on the TR-Tombigbee River in the Mobile District, Dunlap Dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 80 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 824 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a readiness level of 3. The condition assessment for the structure is currently listed as not rated, with no inspection frequency specified. While the dam meets guidelines for emergency action planning, details such as the last revision date and inundation maps are not available at this time.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dunlap Dam presents an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management. With its focus on enhancing fish and wildlife habitats and supporting recreational activities, the structure serves as a valuable asset for the local community. As efforts continue to assess and mitigate potential risks associated with the dam, ongoing monitoring and maintenance will be essential to ensure the safety and sustainability of Dunlap Dam for years to come.
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 Dunlap Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama River At Claiborne L&D Near Monroeville | 9,350 cfs | → |
| Satilpa Creek Near Coffeeville Al | 81 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Coffeeville L&D Nr Coffeeville | 10,400 cfs | → |
| Brushy Creek Near Bratt | 26 cfs | → |
| Big Escambia Cr At Sardine Br Nr Stanley Crossroad | 136 cfs | → |
| Bassett Creek At Us Highway 43 Nr Thomasville | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dunlap Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Spoonbill Sandbar Campsite
- Saint Stephens Park Campsite 2
- Saint Stephens Park Campground
- Saint Stephens Park Primitive Campground
- St. Stephens Historical Park
- Old Lock 1 - Coffeeville Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
Track Dunlap Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dunlap Dam
Where does the data for Dunlap Dam 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 Dunlap Dam.