Anderson Dam dam
Anderson Dam
Anderson Dam, located in Covington, Alabama, is a private-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Completed in 1981, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 487 feet, providing a storage capacity of 332 acre-feet. It is situated on the TR-YELLOW RIVER and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Anderson Dam poses a moderate risk due to its condition being labeled as "Not Rated". The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 86 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 425 cubic feet per second. While it does not have a state regulatory agency overseeing its operations, the dam does not have any associated structures and has not undergone recent inspections or risk assessments, raising concerns about its long-term safety and management.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Anderson Dam serves as a noteworthy example of a privately-owned structure with a specific focus on wildlife conservation. However, its lack of recent assessments and regulatory oversight highlight potential risks associated with its operation and maintenance. Monitoring and evaluating the condition of Anderson Dam, along with implementing necessary risk management measures, will be crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of this important water resource in the region.
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 Anderson Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Conecuh River Bel Pt A Dam Nr River Falls | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At River Falls | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Patsaliga Creek Near Brantley Al | 281 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At Brantley Al | 342 cfs | → |
| Sepulga River Near Mckenzie Al | 525 cfs | → |
| Pea River Near Samson Al | 1,360 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Anderson Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Bull Slough Road 2298, Conecuh County
- Us 84 Conecuh County
- Conecuh County 42 Conecuh County
- Geneva County
- Us 31 Conecuh County
- Old Samson Road 118, Elba
⛺ Campgrounds
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About Anderson Dam
Where does the data for Anderson 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 Anderson Dam.