Crossnoe dam
Crossnoe
Crossnoe is a privately owned Earth dam located in Benton, Tennessee, specifically in the city of Big Sandy. Built in 1972, this dam on South Creek stands at a structural height of 13.4 feet with a hydraulic height of 10.6 feet. It has a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, serving the purpose of flood control and water supply for the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Crossnoe is under moderate risk according to a recent assessment. The dam has not been rated for its condition, but it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety and reliability. The spillway is uncontrolled, and the dam has no outlet gates or associated structures, highlighting its simplicity yet importance in managing water resources in the area.
With its location in the Nashville District, Crossnoe plays a vital role in water management for the community. While it may not be a high-profile structure, its contribution to flood control and water storage cannot be underestimated, especially in the face of changing climate patterns. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find interest in studying the role of dams like Crossnoe in ensuring both water security and environmental resilience 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 Crossnoe -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Creek At Camden | 64 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy River At Bruceton | 446 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon | 38 cfs | → |
| Duck River Above Hurricane Mills | 3,240 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Below Lobelville | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek At Ellis Mills | 61 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crossnoe.
Boat launches
- Lake Access Road 199, Big Sandy
- Eva Beach Drive 248, Eva
- Humphreys County
- New Johnsonville Boat Ramp
- Birdsong Marina Road Benton County
- Gaynor Slough Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
- Camp Isengard
- Paris Landing State Park
- Piney - Lbl
- Boswell Landing
- Gatlin Point - Lbl
Paddle runs
Track Crossnoe 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 Crossnoe
Where does the data for Crossnoe 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 Crossnoe.