Alabama Power Company also discharges a minimum of 2,000 cubic feet per second of water from Jordan Dam, but more water is released in the spring for spawning, recreational use, and flood control. Located on the Black Warrior River near Northport. Total nameplate generating capacity - 135,000 kW. The Coosa River and its tributaries are home to one of the most diverse and unique aquatic snail communities in the entire world. The clear water discharged into the tailwaters remains below 70 degreesyear-round and is capable of supporting a rainbow trout population. CAHABA VALLEY CREEK AT CROSS CR RD AT PELHAM, AL. It has been developed in single phase. The Army Corps of Engineers built the Robert F. Henry Lock and Dam to create a 12,510 acre reservoir that provides navigation, hydroelectric power generation, and recreation. A large parking area is located adjacent to the Birmingham Water Works Pumping Station. 0000013493 00000 n The Diversion Canal moves water to the hydroelectric generator. Anglers can park at several pull-off areas along County Road 95 and access the stream. Commanders of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Walter F. George Lake & Lake George W. Andrews, Corrosion Control/Cathodic Protection (CC/CP), Selma, Alabama Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study, Okaloosa County, Florida Coastal Storm Risk Management Study, Current Dredge Plant Certification Status, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. A third of the basin is in the Valley and Ridge, and another third is in the Piedmont. Access to the area is difficult because of shoals like Moccasin Gap, The Pipeline, and Corn Creek, although some anglers use jet boats to get into the area. Electrofishing catch rates were similar to the lake average and higher than the last two sample years. Logan Martin Lake Alabama Power Company with its new project operations application has agreed to provide environmental flows in Dead River. ---ALLATOONA DAM AND LAKEBUFORD DAM/LAKE SIDNEY LANIERCARTERS DAM AND LAKEJIM WOODRUFF DAM/LAKE SEMINOLEJONES BLUFF. Locals still refer to it as the Alabama River; however, numerous creeks have been flooded, providing a wide variety of fishing opportunities. BROGLAN BRANCH AT OAKWOOD AVENUE AT HUNTSVILLE, AL, HUNTSVILLE SP BR AT JOHNSON ROAD, HUNTSVILLE AL, MCDONALD CREEK AT PATTON ROAD NR HUNTSVILLE AL. All times are listed in local. hbbbd`b``3L0 8 endstream endobj 143 0 obj <>/Metadata 4 0 R/Pages 3 0 R/StructTreeRoot 6 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 144 0 obj >/PageWidthList<0 792.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 792.0 612.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 145 0 obj <> endobj 146 0 obj <> endobj 147 0 obj <> endobj 148 0 obj <>stream Southeastern has Certified System Operators, meeting the criteria set forth by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. These schedules are always subject to change without notice, as water is released on a demand basis. The annual production of nearly 100 billion kilowatt-hours, nearly a third of the nation's total hydropower output, represents enough energy to serve about 10 million households or roughly 10 cities the size of Seattle. For more than 100 years, Alabama Power has acted as a reliable resource for business and a trusted partner in economic development. Most fly anglers choose to wade. Weiss Lake, the most upstream lake on the Coosa, was constructed in 1961. ALABAMA RIVER BEL CLAIB. Only a small portion of the Coosa River flows freely. . Generating Plants We own or operate 77 electric generating units with total nameplate capacity of more than 12 million kilowatts. Fish and Wildlife Service and Alabama Power Company. Though Lay Lake is best known for its Alabama spotted bass and largemouth bass fishing; crappie, bream and catfish are also popular. Page Contact Information: Alabama Water Data Maintainer These lakes, upstream to downstream, are Weiss Lake, H. Neely Henry Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Lay Lake, Lake Mitchell, and Lake Jordan. Unfortunately, one of the worst extinction events of modern times occurred when the Coosa River was dammed. FOIA Ants, grasshoppers and other terrestrials are viable dry fly options, as theyre prevalent on the banks of the Sipsey Fork in the warmer months. 5 0 obj A large amount of water may be discharged without warning at any time. stream National Water Information System: Web Interface, Accessibility In total, the Corps of Engineers oversees 75 hydroelectric power plants that have a total installed capacity of 20,474 megawatts. Fly anglers wield long, light rods, 5-weight or less. Growth and condition of largemouth bass was excellent. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers built the Robert F. Henry Lock and Dam to create a 12,510 acre reservoir that provides navigation, hydroelectric power generation, and recreation. We have the Summer outdoor gear you need to get you back on the trails! grasshoppers, crickets, beetles and ants) are abundant. Total nameplate generating capacity - 87,750 kW, Total nameplate generating capacity - 45,250 kW, Total nameplate generating capacity 885 megawatts, Located at the SABIC plant in Burkville, west of Montgomery. Customize table to display other current-condition parameters, CHATTAHOOCHEE R .36 MI DS WFG DAM NR FT GAINES, GA, BOGUE CHITTO CREEK AT CO RD 115 BELOW ORRVILLE, AL, FLINT CREEK AT RED BANK RD SE NR DECATUR, AL, Barbour Creek at Barbour Lane nr Eufaula, AL, CHOCTAWHATCHEE RIVER NEAR GENEVA, ALABAMA. Deliver vital engineering solutions, in collaboration with our partners, to secure our Nation, energize our economy, and reduce disaster risk. SOUGAHATCHEE CREEK AT CO RD 188 NR LOACHAPOKA, AL. This information is not intended More Information - Wheeler Reservoir Health Ratings Box 301463 Montgomery, AL 36130-1463 Telephone 334-271-7730 Fax 334-279-3050 . The Walter F. George Lock, Dam, and Powerhouse were authorized by the Rivers and Harbors act of 1944. Jones Bluff Reservoir (also known as R. E. "Bob" Woodruff Lake) impounds the Alabama River between Montgomery and Selma in central Alabama. The Jones Bluff Powerhouse at the Robert F. Henry Lock and Dam came online in 1975. BIG COVE CREEK AT DUG HILL ROAD NR HUNTSVILLE, AL. Your safety depends on obeying all posted safety . No size limit, no closed season, nor trout stamp restrict angling, so long as it is by legal means. v`X?bKa#ettnx6m$.=U)?s:=9QDfqf}Co{m-V3Lzm5fm+eyqe:oD7i7B]n2z: N,F A3N.&;0;Ub|4. Some fish do make it out of the immediate tailwater area and move further downstream to deeper water. Located 26.8 miles above the mouth of the Coosawattee River in northwest Georgia, the Carters Dam and Powerhouse were authorized by the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1945. There are 11 species of mussels that are found nowhere else but the Coosa River and its tributaries. VILLAGE CREEK AT 86TH ST NORTH AT ROEBUCK, AL. (HORSESHOE BEND). During off-peak periods, the units are reversed to pump water back to the upper pool and stored for later use. The current plant capacity is 43.35 MW. It was built by and continues to be operated by the United. ALDRIDGE CREEK AT TONEY DRIVE AT HUNTSVILLE, AL. Twenty-four fish attraction devices were placed in the Sipsey Fork between the BWWPS and the Highway 69 Bridge in the summer of 2011. Only unmotorized boats and kayaks may launch and a fee is collected at the nearby Riverside Fly Shop. Jim Woodruff Dam is a hydro-electric dam on the Apalachicola River, about 1,000 feet (300 m) south of that river's origin at the confluence of the Flint and Chattahoochee Rivers. White crappie were almost four times as abundant as black crappie in fall 2005 trap-net sampling. Construction of the complex began in 1963 and was completed in 1970. Total nameplate generating capacity - 122,579 kW. Largemouth bass can be caught in backwater areas off the main river and the influence of current on their feeding activity is negligible. Striped bass, white bass, and their hybrid are also caught in Logan Martin Lake. If you are a member of a bass club, please consider being a part of ourBass Angler Information Team. Logan Martin Reservoir is 48.5 miles long and contains 15,263 acres. Total nameplate generating capacity - 182,500 kW, Total nameplate generating capacity - 170,000 kW. 2.41 1.32 caww01. Generation schedules are available call 1-800-LAKES-11; but the schedulesare subject to change without notice. Locally renowned for its crappie fishing, Neely Henry Lake is starting to receive recognition for its striped bass fishing as well. Between Lake Weiss and Neely Henry The catch rate of Alabama bass during the spring 2009 electrofishing sample was faster than rates observed in 2006. Station Number Station name Date/Time Gage height, feet Dis-charge, ft3/s Long-term median flow 4/30 Undefined: 023432415: CHATTAHOOCHEE R .36 MI DS WFG DAM NR FT GAINES, GA BLACKBURN FORK LITTLE WARRIOR R NR HOLLY SPRINGS, TURKEY CREEK AT SEWAGE PLANT NEAR PINSON AL. Observed water levels also are updated periodically throughout the day. While its certainly a far cry from Yellowstone, the Colorado River or other famed fishing destinations, the Sipsey Forks unusual conditions make it a trout oasis for fishermen in the Deep South. Lake Mitchell Contact us today. 0000021317 00000 n Major tributaries include the Chattooga River and Little River. Mayflies and caddis flies are present on the Sipsey Fork, but the hatching of these aquatic insects can be somewhat sporadic due to water releases. Construction of Allatoona Dam was authorized under the Flood Control Acts of 1941 and 1944 andbuilt to retain the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. We own or operate 77 electric generating units with total nameplate capacity of more than 12 million kilowatts. Creel and possession limit is 5 fish. The current plant capacity is 85 MW and the dam impounds Lake Allatoona,a popular recreation facility that is also managed by the Corps of Engineers. We value our employees because we realize that every job and every employee who performs it is vital to the overall success of our company. 0000001156 00000 n 142 33 Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa (ACT) Allatoona, Carters, R.F. Gadsden is the major city in the area, and the area is close to I-59. For specific directions, water conditions, fishing reports, generation schedule and other details, check out the following resources: Ready to be outdoors this Summer? A number of unique aquatic fauna still live in the area. Logan Martin Reservoir is located in east-central Alabama on the Coosa River, approximately 30 miles east of Birmingham (the lake borders St. Clair and Talladega counties). 0000023155 00000 n Written by Thomas Lambert for RootsRated in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of AL and legally licensed through the Matcha publisher network. When electricity is being generated in the Powerhouse, water levels in the tailwaters rises rapidly, as much as 12'-15' vertically, and water velocities become dangerously swift. Located in central Alabama near the town of Wilsonville. BLACK WARRIOR RIVER AT HOLT L&D NEAR HOLT AL. Since 1974, officials have stocked the Sipsey Fork with rainbow trout several times each year, placing the fish below the Alabama Power Companys Lewis Smith Lake Dam, about 14 miles northeast of Jasper. Currently, the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF) through agreements with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and Alabama Power Company stocks about 3,000 8- to 14-inch rainbow trout every month of the year. The current plant capacity is 126 MW. Bank anglers may use the new wheelchair accessible bank access on the east side of Jordan Dam. Travel 2 miles to the parking area beside the Birmingham Water Works Pumping Station. Terrapin, Big Canoe, Big Wills and Little Wills creeks are major tributaries. A year-round minimum flow has been established in the tailwaters that will mimic more natural stream conditions, enhance water quality, lower summertime water temperatures, and ultimately improve trout survival. Alabama Department of Environmental Management Land Division P. O. by Joshua Beckman, Birmingham Named in Outside Magazine Best Towns 2015. 0000003394 00000 n Official Web Site of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 2023 Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 64 N. Union Street, Suite 468 - Montgomery, Alabama 36130, Physically Disabled Hunting and Fishing Trail, https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=467475161060988&ev=PageView&noscript=1. In front of Riverside Fly Shop (before you crossover the Sipsey Fork bridge), turn north onto Cullman Co. Rd. Total nameplate generating capacity - 1,880,000 kW. Located on the Tallapoosa River near Lineville. The current plant capacity is 87 MW. However, Alabama bass feeding activity is highly influenced by current and fishing for this species can be excellent on the main river when current is present. Fortunately, conservation measures are underway to protect rare species within the river and commitments from Alabama Power Company to improve water quality downstream of the dams offer hope for continued survival of the mussels and snails of this river. Title: USGS Current Conditions for Alabama Since trout are being stocked near the dam and access is better, most of the trout fishing occurs above the Birmingham Water Works Pump Station (BWWPS). An occasional threadfin shad is consumed by larger holdover fish. Authorizedfederal purposes forthe dam include power, flood control, water supply, and recreation. Schedule a Presentation. Total nameplate generating capacity - 53,985 kW. 1166 Athens Tech Rd. 0000010853 00000 n PINHOOK CREEK AT CLINTON AVE. AT HUNTSVILLE, AL. . BYzb|Bz(UFP ye;2=hJiVa2Bnc}jv?e6%. Manage 2022 Alabama Crimson Tide Basketball Schedule 2022. Bouldin Canal and Lower Coosa River The tailwater fishery below Logan Martin Dam is excellent habitat for hybrid striped bass, striped bass and catfish. When heading upstream, keep the red markers to your right. All of these access points consist of metal staircases and walkways that stretch from the banks to the water, and one structure even accommodates those with physical disabilities. The Alabama Power Company provides real-time info on generation and water levels, and the Riverside Fly Shop is another great resource. Before you travel and plan your next adventure, make sure to check each business/park/campsite for any closures or guidelines and for the most up to date information. ;OgGPfom}mo8i[9l:5gGnkwla~mw5`~}hUoH2o{w,M#vB5TotuW6kREjru6v3m=!lFh4wRkre{24'Kfe_Oe_6%o,v5'9Qt7v~[J ]6?v Total nameplate generating capacity - 2,640,000 kW. Alabama spotted bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie and catfish are all popular sport fish in Lake Mitchell. At 445 feet, it is the highest earth-filled dam east of the Mississippi River. The Buford Dam and Powerhouse are located on the Chattahoochee River at Lake Sidney Lanier in north central Georgia. Anglers should check the generation schedule with Alabama Power Company, 1-800-LAKES-11. These spotted bass are much longer than northern spotted bass are, and they grow to a larger size. Enjoy the day relaxing by the lake, fishing on the peaceful Chattahoochee River, or visit the antebellum mansions located in nearby Eufaula, Alabama and Cuthbert, Georgia. Lake Jordans 6,800 acres and 188 miles of shoreline are 25 miles from Montgomery. Since 1974, rainbow trout are stocked several times a year in the Sipsey Fork. in this fact sheet is intended to provide a general understanding of the regulatory requirements governing the episodic generation of hazardous waste. A huge crappie spawn from spring 2005 was also confirmed and catch rates were among the highest ever documented in this reservoir. The result of the project, Lake Sidney Lanier is also fed by the Chestatee River and welcomes over 7.5 million people annually. 0000009379 00000 n While its not possible to wade all the way across the river in these spots, youll have ample opportunities to pursue fish that are sitting in deeper water farther away from the dam. Total nameplate generating capacity - 105,100 kW. Anglers should check the generation schedule with Alabama Power Company, 1-800-LAKES-11. Boating, Fishing and Fish in the Coosa River and Its Impoundments. <> Warning sirens notify the public when power generation begins. Carters Dam impounds about 3,200 surface acres of water with more than 60 miles of shoreline. Many people are surprised by the fact that Alabama has one of the southernmost year-round trout fisheries in the nation. The current plant capacity is 43.35 MW. The oldest Alabama bass collected was age-9. The Millers Ferry Powerhouse came online in 1970 and has a generating capacity of 90 megawatts. Thus, most bass anglers opt to fish for Alabama bass on the main river channel during hydropower generation and target largemouth bass in the backwaters during periods of low flow. The Lake Seminole project, originally authorized as the Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam Project by the River and Harbor Act of 1946, was the first of three locks and dams constructed for navigation, hydropower, recreation, and related-use purposes on the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River system. Six Alabama Power Company dams impounds the waters of the Coosa River before it meets the Tallapoosa River to form the Alabama River: Weiss Lake, Neely Henry Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Lay Lake, Mitchell Lake and Lake Jordan. HESTER CREEK AT BUDDY WILLIAMSON RD NR PLEVNA, AL, BRIER FORK AT MOORE'S MILL RD NR MERIDIANVILLE, AL. Alabama Power offers a variety of products, programs and tools to help you save money and energy in your home. 0000025585 00000 n The watershed of the Coosa River occupies five different physiographic regions. Located along the Coosa River in Gadsden. We use information from clubs to help better manage your lakes for fishing. The headwaters of the Coosa River are formed in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Cumberland Plateau. Alabama Power begins working on compliance plans March 2015 Converted Units 1 and 2 to natural gas April 2018 Full-scale, low-volume wastewater treatment . Logan Martin Dam spills water into the upper end of Lay Lake, which is essentially a flooded channel north of Beeswax Creek. Cumberland River Basin Project Generation Schedule. The schedules are updated daily. Jones Bluff is a riverine impoundment; meaning much of the reservoir is confined to the historic river channel. (Of course, an Alabama freshwater fishing license is mandatory.) The facility is jointly owned by Alabama Power and Mississippi Power. Located on the Tallapoosa River near Tallassee. The Coosa River watershed begins in Tennessee and Georgia before entering Alabama at Weiss Lake. MOBILE RIVER AT RIVER MILE 31.0 AT BUCKS, AL, MOBILE RIVER AT BARRY STEAMPLANT NR BUCKS (INTAKE). Plant GadsdenTimeline 1950 2010 2015 2020 October 2015 Dewatering plan sent to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) In all, 91 species are known from the system and 82 of those occur nowhere else. 0000025286 00000 n Anglers must walk around the Pump Station to access the eastern bank of the Sipsey Fork, upstream of the BWWPS. 0000009748 00000 n BURNT CORN CREEK AT STATE HWY 41 NEAR BREWTON, AL. The filling of the reservoir was completed in May 1950, and the power plant came online the same year. gas fired, power generation facility. These generating units are located at 25 facilities. Weiss Lake is part of the Upper Coosa Basin (the Coosa Basin being divided into Upper, Middle, and Lower sections). BLACK WARRIOR RIVER AT SELDEN L & D NEAR EUTAW, AL, BLACK WARRIOR RIVER BELOW SELDEN DAM NR EUTAW, AL. Flowing from below Smith Lake Dam, Sipsey Fork is a unique place to fish in Alabama. From the dam to the pump station there are four access points, which provide most of the best fishing. BIG ESCAMBIA CR AT SARDINE BR NR STANLEY CROSSROAD, MAGNOLIA RIVER AT US 98 NEAR FOLEY, ALABAMA, COOSA RIVER AT ADAMS FERRY BR NR BALLPLAY, AL, COOSA RIVER AT GADSDEN STEAM PLANT NR GADSDEN, AL, BIG WILLS CREEK AT STATE HWY 35 NR FORT PAYNE, AL, CHOCCOLOCCO CREEK NEAR BOILING SPRING, ALABAMA, CHOCCOLOCCO CREEK AT JACKSON SHOAL NR LINCOLN AL, COOSA RIVER AT GASTON STEAM PLANT NR WILSONVILLE, TALLAPOOSA RIVER AT US 78, NEAR TALLAPOOSA, GA, TALLAPOOSA RIVER NR NEW SITE, AL. Southwestern provides a current day schedule online using the links to the left and by telephone at 866-494-1993 to keep the public informed about estimated generation at the projects from which we schedule power. Other anglers launch canoes and kayaks at the primitive Alabama Power Company launch on the east side of the dam. Policies and Notices, U.S. Department of the Interior | Note that the number of megawatts to be generated, and Slumpbusters, wooly buggers and other small streamers see success as well, and olive and black are go-to colors. Other tributaries, including Paint, Peckerwood and Waxahatchee creeks, feed into the 12,000-acre reservoir. The company's reservoirs contain more than 157,000 acres of water and provide more than . Before beginning its 255 mile journey through Alabama, the Coosa River is formed in Georgia with the merging of the Oostanaula and Etowah rivers. Jordan Lake produces lots of big spots, though not too many are as big as this 5.3 pound spotted bass caught by Damon Abernethy on December 4, 2005. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, produces hydroelectric power at 8 powerhouses. The schedules are updated daily. Downstream of Highway 69, youll need a boat for fishing. 0000017545 00000 n Before you head to the river, always be sure to check the generation schedule. Please direct all licensing questions to legal@getmatcha.com. We want everyone to enjoy the outdoors, and we work to build loyalty one connection at a time. Use caution near dams. The current plant capacity is 85 MW. Weiss Lake is fertile and shallow, making it very productive for fish. Located near McIntosh in Washington County, north of Mobile. The Coosa River runs through several districts of the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division. HAMILTON CREEK AT SNOW ROAD NEAR SEMMES, AL. Water from Lake Weiss flows either into the Diversion Canal or into Dead River. 95. Elberton, GA 30635-6711 Phone: (706) 213-3800 Fax: 706-213-3884 Email: info2@sepa.doe.gov Similar to the last sample, largemouth bass were more abundant in backwater areas of the reservoir in the spring 2009. The Lay Dam tailwater area at the upper end of Lake Mitchell is a popular recreational area to many anglers and includes ample bank fishing access. Explore and learn all the ways we are working to improve your life. BIG CREEK AT COUNTY RD 63 NEAR WILMER, AL. 0000023502 00000 n MURDER CREEK AT STATE HWY 41 AT BREWTON, AL. At Rome, Georgia, the river slows to form Weiss Lake. This tailwater area is also popular with anglers who enjoy fishing for largemouth bass and Alabama spotted bass when shad are running along the banks.