George Dickel dam
George Dickel
George Dickel is a privately owned dam located in Normandy, Coffee, Tennessee, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program. Completed in 1959, this Earth-type dam stands at 30 feet high with a hydraulic height of 23 feet, serving various purposes such as recreation and water storage. With a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.4 acres, George Dickel plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment as of June 2020 was deemed satisfactory. With a drainage area of 0.78 square miles and a moderate risk assessment rating, George Dickel has become a significant landmark in the area for both water resource and climate enthusiasts. Despite its age, the dam continues to be inspected regularly and meets state regulatory standards to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability.
George Dickel, nestled along the Cascade Branch tributary, is a key component of the Nashville District's water management infrastructure. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam not only provides essential flood control but also offers recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. Its critical role in water resource management highlights the importance of sustainable dam operations and regulatory compliance in safeguarding the environment and communities downstream.
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 George Dickel -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Duck River Below Manchester | 41 cfs | → |
| Wartrace Creek Below County Road At Wartrace | 2 cfs | → |
| Duck River At Shelbyville | 158 cfs | → |
| Duck River Near Shelbyville | 199 cfs | → |
| Bradley Creek Nr Prairie Plains | 33 cfs | → |
| Fall Creek Near Deason | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near George Dickel.
Boat launches
- Barton Springs Boat Ramp
- Normandy Dam Road Coffee County
- Cedar Point Road 1498, Manchester
- Roberts Ridge Road 3855, Manchester
- River Forge Road 485, Manchester
- Ridgeville Road 581-899, Tullahoma
Campgrounds
- Barton Springs - Normandy Lake
- Cedar Point - Normandy Lake
- Old Stone Fort State Park
- Arnold Afb Military
- Tims Ford State Camp
- Tims Ford State Park
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track George Dickel in the Snoflo app
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About George Dickel
Where does the data for George Dickel 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 High 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 George Dickel.