Spring Creek dam
Spring Creek
Spring Creek in Tennessee is a state-regulated earth dam with a significant hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment. Built in 1980, this dam serves multiple purposes, including flood control, water supply, and recreation, with a storage capacity of 523 acre-feet. Located in Chester County, the dam has a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, providing essential water resource management for the region.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Spring Creek Dam is inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in March 2019. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and has not required emergency action planning. With a drainage area of 0.94 square miles and a surface area of 17 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in the water infrastructure of the area, ensuring the safety and sustainability of local water resources in Oak Grove.
As a key component of the Nashville District's water management system, Spring Creek Dam is a vital structure for climate and water resource enthusiasts. With its controlled spillway and satisfactory condition, the dam represents a significant engineering achievement in managing water flow and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities. The dam's presence highlights the importance of proper regulatory oversight and maintenance to mitigate risks and safeguard water resources 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 Spring Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Creek Near Savannah | 61 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview | 77 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River At Bolivar | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Flat Woods | 283 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 101 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spring Creek.
Boat launches
- White Oak Wildlife Road, Sardis
- Main Street 499, Saltillo
- Tennessee River Lane 475, Savannah
- Lowell Thomas Drive Madison County
- Beech Bend Park Road, Decaturville
- Old Ferry Road 4232, Bath Springs
Campgrounds
- Chickasaw State Park - Tent
- Natchez Trace State Park
- Beech Bend
- Pickwick Dam - Tva
- Big Hill Pond State Park Campground
- Big Hill Pond Sp - Grassy Point Shelter
Paddle runs
Track Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek
Where does the data for Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek.