Walker Catfish Pond #1 dam
Walker Catfish Pond #1
Walker Catfish Pond #1, located in Marengo, Alabama, is a private fish and wildlife pond designed by USDA NRCS in 1978. The dam, primarily constructed for water resource management, stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 800 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, this significant structure serves as a vital water source for the surrounding area, especially during periods of drought.
Even though the dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, its condition assessment remains unrated. Despite this, the pond plays a crucial role in supporting local wildlife and maintaining ecological balance in the region. While the spillway is uncontrolled, the structure ensures a maximum discharge of 180 cubic feet per second, demonstrating its capacity to manage excess water effectively.
With a moderate risk assessment rating, Walker Catfish Pond #1 serves as a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its role in providing habitat for fish and wildlife, coupled with its water management capabilities, underscores its importance in sustaining the local ecosystem. This pond stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and private owners in preserving and enhancing water resources in the area.
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 Walker Catfish Pond #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 35,000 cfs | → |
| Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al | 940 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 10,200 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al | 26,100 cfs | → |
| Bassett Creek At Us Highway 43 Nr Thomasville | 5 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 1,080 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walker Catfish Pond #1.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Walker Catfish Pond #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Walker Catfish Pond #1
Where does the data for Walker Catfish Pond #1 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 Significant 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 Walker Catfish Pond #1.