Sand Pit New Hope Church Dam dam
Sand Pit New Hope Church Dam
Sand Pit New Hope Church Dam, also known as Sand Pit Lake Dam, is a private structure located in Trapptown, Alabama, along the Gin Branch river. Built in 1974, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 38 feet and serves primarily for debris control. With a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 34 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and preventing debris from causing obstructions.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Sand Pit New Hope Church Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam spans 525 feet in length and has a maximum discharge capacity of 391 cubic feet per second. While it is not regulated or inspected by the state, the dam’s presence underscores the importance of maintaining water resources for both environmental and infrastructural purposes. As a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts, the dam offers a glimpse into the intricate network of structures that help manage water flow in the region.
Situated within the Mobile District of Alabama, Sand Pit New Hope Church Dam is an integral part of the local water management system. While its exact condition and risk assessment remain undisclosed, the dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to safeguard water resources and mitigate potential hazards. As enthusiasts in this field continue to study and appreciate the role of dams in climate adaptation and water conservation, structures like Sand Pit New Hope Church Dam provide valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure, environment, and sustainable water management practices.
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 Sand Pit New Hope Church Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sipsey Fork Near Grayson Al | 29 cfs | → |
| Clear C At New Hope Church Nr Poplar Springs | 41 cfs | → |
| Big Nance Creek At Courtland Al | 20 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Red Bay | 76 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek Near Florence Al | 165 cfs | → |
| Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton Al | 110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sand Pit New Hope Church Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 10 1522, Franklin County
- County Road 79 Bear Creek
- Massey Branch Boat Launch
- Britton Bridge Boat Ramp
- Slickrock Boat Ramp Road Franklin County
- Cotton Gin Road Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Wolf Pen Hunters Camp
- Claymore Camp #1
- Mcdougle Camp
- Williams Hollow Campground
- Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground
- Brushy Lake Recreation Area
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About Sand Pit New Hope Church Dam
Where does the data for Sand Pit New Hope Church Dam 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 Sand Pit New Hope Church Dam.