Lafayette dam
Lafayette
Lafayette is a private water resource located in Bledsoe, Tennessee, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. This earth dam has a structural height of 35 feet and a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. The dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Although Lafayette is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting, inspection, or enforcement, it is still crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its condition. The dam's last inspection was conducted in May 2017, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, it is important to stay informed about any potential risks and management measures associated with Lafayette.
With its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates, Lafayette presents a unique set of challenges for emergency preparedness and risk management. As a significant water resource in the area, it is essential for stakeholders to ensure that proper protocols are in place for potential emergencies. By staying up to date on the latest data and assessments for Lafayette, enthusiasts can contribute to the ongoing protection and sustainability of this vital water source in Tennessee.
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 Lafayette -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sewee Creek Near Decatur | 28 cfs | → |
| Calfkiller River At Hwy 111 Below Sparta | 282 cfs | → |
| Daddys Creek Near Hebbertsburg | 29 cfs | → |
| North Chickamauga Creek Near Montlake | 0 cfs | → |
| North Chickamauga Cr At Mile Straight | 16 cfs | → |
| Hiwassee River At Charleston | 10,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lafayette.
Boat launches
- Blythes Ferry Road 5673, Dayton
- Blythe Ferry Road 6699, Meigs County
- Meigs County
- Tn 58 3829, Meigs County
- Mcminn County
- Armstrong Road 11304, Hamilton County
Campgrounds
- Backcountry Camp 3
- Backcountry Camp 1
- Backcountry Camp 2
- Sale Creek - Chickamauga Lake
- Possum Creek Rv - Chickamauga Lake
- Skull Island - Chickamauga Lake
Paddle runs
- Mill Site To Center Bridge
- Center Bridge To Cumberland-Morgan County Line
- I-40 Bridge To Western Boundary Of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, At Adams Bridge
- U.S. 127 Bridge To Morgan County Line
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
More reservoirs
Track Lafayette 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 Lafayette
Where does the data for Lafayette 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 Significant 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 Lafayette.