Deep South dam
Deep South
Deep South, a fish and wildlife pond located in Russell County, Alabama, was completed in 1961 by the USDA NRCS. This private dam stands at 15 feet high and stretches 705 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 181 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Deep South is to provide a habitat for fish and wildlife, while also serving other functions such as fire protection, stock watering, and recreational activities. The dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Deep South's uncontrolled spillway is 44 feet wide, capable of discharging up to 559 cubic feet per second. While the dam has not been inspected recently and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it is important to note its significance in the local ecosystem and water resource management. Despite lacking state regulation and permitting, Deep South remains a valuable asset for the community and a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts 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 Deep South -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 4 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 158 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 123 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 40 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deep South.
Boat launches
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Florence Street Georgetown
Campgrounds
- Bluff Creek
- Chewacla State Park
- Florence Marina State Park
- Lakepoint State Park
- Spring Villa Campground
- Uchee Creek Military
Fishing spots
- Lakepoint Resort
- Lake Oliver
- Opelika City (Saugahatchee) Reservoir
- Goat Rock Lake
- Lake Heath
- Cooper Creek Park Lake
More reservoirs
Track Deep South in the Snoflo app
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About Deep South
Where does the data for Deep South 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 Deep South.