Upper Cumberland-Cordell Hull

Watershed Hydrology

The Upper Cumberland Cordell Hull Watershed (HUC 05130106) covers an area of approximately 1,495 square miles in Tennessee, including portions of Pickett, Fentress, Overton, Clay, and Putnam Counties. The watershed is characterized by a diverse hydrology, with numerous streams and rivers flowing through the area. The region also experiences significant snowfall during the winter months, with average snowpack depths ranging from 6-12 inches. Surface water in the watershed is primarily used for municipal and agricultural purposes, with several reservoirs located throughout the area. These reservoirs contain a variety of constituents, including sediment, nutrients, and pollutants. The watershed also experiences interesting climatic trends, including a warming trend over the past few decades, which has led to changes in precipitation patterns and increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as flooding and drought.


Surface Flows

Upper Cumberland-Cordell Hull Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Upper Cumberland-Cordell Hull Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Upper Cumberland-Cordell Hull Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Upper Cumberland-Cordell Hull Watershed

Upper Cumberland-Cordell Hull Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed