Bennett dam
Bennett
Bennett, also known as Bennett-Estes, is a private dam located in Reaves, Alabama, along the TR-DRY CREEK river. Built in 1955, this recreational dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a length of 1000 feet, providing a storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, Bennett has a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated".
Situated within the Mobile District of Alabama, Bennett is not federally owned or regulated, with no state jurisdiction or permitting requirements. The dam's emergency action plan status, inspection frequency, and risk assessment information are all currently unavailable. With a high hazard potential, it is crucial for Bennett to have an up-to-date emergency action plan that meets guidelines and includes proper risk management measures to ensure the safety of surrounding communities in the event of a dam failure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bennett serves as a reminder of the importance of proper dam maintenance and emergency preparedness in safeguarding our water resources and communities.
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 Bennett -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Terrapin Creek At Ellisville Al | 142 cfs | → |
| Big Wills Creek Near Reece City | 165 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Blue Pond Al | 238 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek Near Boiling Spring | 122 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River Above Gaylesville Al | 291 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedartown | 90 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bennett.
⚓ Boat launches
- Lonz Street 206, Gadsden
- Broad Street Gadsden
- Cherokee County 520, Centre
- Highway 68, Cedar Bluff
- Coleman Boat Ramp Road Cleburne County
- Riverview Drive St. Clair County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Noccalula Falls Campground
- Chief Ladiga Trail Campground
- Coleman Lake Recreation Area
- Coleman Lake Rec Area
- Pine Glen
- Pine Glen Recreation Area
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
🛡 More reservoirs
More reservoirs →Track Bennett in the Snoflo app
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About Bennett
Where does the data for Bennett 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 High 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 Bennett.