Will Haas dam
Will Haas
Located in Dallas, Alabama, the Will Haas dam is a private structure designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of creating a fish and wildlife pond. Completed in 1986, this earth dam stands at a height of 22.2 feet and spans a length of 600 feet, with a capacity to hold up to 80 acre-feet of water. The dam is situated on the TR-Tombigbee River, within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District and Congressional District 07, Alabama.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Will Haas dam serves as a vital resource for wildlife habitat and recreational activities in the area. Despite not being state regulated or permitted, the dam provides a safe environment for the local community to enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing and wildlife observation. The structure has not been rated for its current condition, but it continues to support the ecosystem of the surrounding area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Will Haas dam offers a glimpse into the importance of private infrastructure in supporting conservation efforts and recreational opportunities. The dam's construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service showcases a collaborative approach to managing water resources for the benefit of both wildlife and local communities. As an integral part of the landscape along the TR-Tombigbee River, the Will Haas dam represents a harmonious balance between human intervention and environmental stewardship in the dynamic ecosystem of Alabama.
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 Will Haas -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 130 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 390 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near West Blocton Al | 186 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 4,220 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Will Haas.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Paul M Grist State Park
- Hunters Camp
- Six Mile Creek
- Jones Bluff
- Prairie Creek
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Will Haas in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Will Haas
Where does the data for Will Haas 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 Will Haas.