Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 dam
Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1
Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Hale, Alabama, near the city of Demopolis. Built in 1986 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam structure has a height of 10.6 feet and a length of 3000 feet, providing a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is to support fish and wildlife habitat, with a surface area of 21 acres and a drainage area of 0.22 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition of Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 has not been rated, with the last inspection conducted in 1986. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 132 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment is moderate (3), there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, raising concerns about the readiness for potential emergencies or disasters.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 an intriguing structure for its impact on local fish and wildlife populations. With its location on TR-Picks Creek and close proximity to the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam provides valuable insights into how private initiatives can support environmental conservation efforts. Monitoring the condition and risk management of Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 could offer valuable lessons for sustainable water resource management 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 Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 5,500 cfs | → |
| Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al | 9 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 906 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 345 cfs | → |
| Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al | 470 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1
Where does the data for Bubba Drury - Carmichael #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 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.
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