Grant Crider dam
Grant Crider
Grant Crider is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Powellville, Alabama, within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Built in 1998 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a storage capacity of 68.52 acre-feet. With a surface area of 3 acres and a drainage area of 0.28 square miles, Grant Crider serves multiple purposes including fire protection, livestock watering, and habitat for small fish and wildlife.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Grant Crider presents a moderate risk (3) due to its location and surrounding environment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 25 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 35.66 cubic feet per second. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it has not undergone recent inspections or assessments. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, raising concerns about its preparedness for potential emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Grant Crider offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human engineering and natural ecosystems. This small yet vital structure plays a crucial role in supporting local biodiversity and providing essential water resources for the surrounding area. As efforts continue to assess and manage the risks associated with Grant Crider, it serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of a changing climate.
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 Grant Crider -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Fork Near Arkadelphia | 139 cfs | → |
| Blackwater Creek Near Manchester Al | 52 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al | 362 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork Near Garden City | 108 cfs | → |
| Locust Fork At Sayre | 267 cfs | → |
| Lost Creek Above Parrish | 128 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Grant Crider.
Boat launches
- Lick Creek Boat Ramp
- Smith Lake Dam Road 8067-8697, Jasper
- County Road 311 Cullman County
- Highway 78 8090, Cordova
- County Road 8 Winston County
- Bevill Drive Cordova
Campgrounds
- Clear Creek Recreation Area
- Rickwood Caverns State Park
- Corinth Recreation Area
- Brushy Lake Recreation Area
- Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground
- Claymore Camp #1
Track Grant Crider in the Snoflo app
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About Grant Crider
Where does the data for Grant Crider 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 Grant Crider.