Terpin Vise dam
Terpin Vise
Terpin Vise, also known as Salt Water Pond #1, is a privately owned fish and wildlife pond located in Wedgeworth, Alabama. Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 12 feet and spans a length of 2700 feet, with a storage capacity of 209 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Big Brush Creek, Terpin Vise serves as a low hazard potential water resource that contributes to the conservation and management of the surrounding natural ecosystem.
Despite its low hazard potential, Terpin Vise has been classified as having a moderate risk assessment (level 3) due to certain factors that may impact its structural integrity. The dam has not been inspected since October 1978, and its condition remains unrated. While it lacks a formal Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, the pond continues to play a vital role in supporting fish and wildlife habitats in the area. With its uncontrolled spillway and emphasis on conservation, Terpin Vise stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Terpin Vise represents a unique intersection of human intervention and natural ecosystems. As a privately owned structure with a focus on fish and wildlife preservation, this earth dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human needs and environmental stewardship. Its location in Hale County, Alabama, along with its association with the USDA NRCS, underscores the collaborative efforts needed to protect and sustainably manage water resources in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Terpin Vise -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 4,890 cfs | → |
| Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al | 8 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 4,040 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al | 2,490 cfs | → |
| Cribbs Mill Creek At Ww Plant At Tuscaloosa | 64 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Northport Al | 811 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Terpin Vise.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Terpin Vise in the Snoflo app
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About Terpin Vise
Where does the data for Terpin Vise 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 Terpin Vise.