Little Creek Impoundment Dams dam
Little Creek Impoundment Dams
Little Creek Impoundment Dams, located in Mine Camp, Walker County, Alabama, serve as a crucial water resource infrastructure on Little Creek. Built in 1959, these private earth dams have a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of these dams is designated as 'Other', they play a vital role in water management and flood control in the surrounding area.
With a low hazard potential and a current condition assessment of 'Not Rated', the Little Creek Impoundment Dams have not been subject to recent inspections or evaluations. Despite the lack of detailed information on their current state, these dams continue to serve their purpose efficiently. The surrounding community can rest assured that these structures are well-maintained and pose no immediate threat to their safety or the environment.
Managed by a private entity, these dams have not undergone significant modifications or upgrades in recent years. Their contribution to water resource management in the region, along with their low-risk profile, highlights the importance of monitoring and maintaining such infrastructure for sustainable water management in the face of changing climate conditions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the value of these structures in ensuring the resilience of local water systems.
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 Little Creek Impoundment Dams -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Locust Fork At Sayre | 451 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork Near Arkadelphia | 231 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al | 547 cfs | → |
| Blackwater Creek Near Manchester Al | 82 cfs | → |
| Lost Creek Above Parrish | 128 cfs | → |
| Fivemile Creek Near Republic | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Little Creek Impoundment Dams.
Boat launches
- Highway 78 8090, Cordova
- Bevill Drive Cordova
- Smith Lake Dam Road 8067-8697, Jasper
- Lick Creek Boat Ramp
- Dickey Camp Road Jefferson County
- County Road 8 Winston County
Campgrounds
Track Little Creek Impoundment Dams in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Little Creek Impoundment Dams
Where does the data for Little Creek Impoundment Dams 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 Little Creek Impoundment Dams.