Kenny Causey #2 dam
Kenny Causey #2
Kenny Causey #2, located in Demopolis, Alabama, is a privately owned Earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1989 for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam stands at 14.3 feet in height and spans 1100 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 129.8 acre-feet. The reservoir covers 12.9 acres and is fed by the TR-BIG PRAIRIE river or stream, with a drainage area of 0.09 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Kenny Causey #2 has not been rated for its condition and has not undergone any recent inspections since its completion in 1989. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 40 feet, and a maximum discharge capacity of 300 cubic feet per second. While the dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, it serves as a vital habitat for fish and wildlife in the region, contributing to the conservation efforts in the area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Kenny Causey #2 to be a fascinating example of a privately-owned structure that supports environmental initiatives. With its focus on creating a habitat for fish and wildlife, this dam showcases the importance of sustainable water management practices and highlights the collaborative efforts between private owners and federal agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service. As discussions around climate change and water scarcity continue to gain momentum, Kenny Causey #2 serves as a reminder of the crucial role that such structures play in promoting biodiversity and ecological balance in our ecosystems.
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 Kenny Causey #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 2,730 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 263 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 698 cfs | → |
| Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al | 8 cfs | → |
| Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al | 326 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 318 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kenny Causey #2.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Kenny Causey #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Kenny Causey #2
Where does the data for Kenny Causey #2 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 Kenny Causey #2.