Davy Crockett dam
Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett is a privately owned dam located in Cumberland, Tennessee, along the Little Laurel Creek. Built in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 26.1 feet with a hydraulic height of 23.3 feet, serving the primary purpose of water storage. With a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.6 acres, Davy Crockett plays a crucial role in regulating water flow in the area.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Davy Crockett has undergone regular inspections, with the most recent one conducted in December 2020, revealing satisfactory conditions. The dam is classified as having low hazard potential but moderate risk due to its age and design. Despite these factors, the dam continues to meet regulatory standards, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its continued safety and functionality. As a key infrastructure in the region, Davy Crockett contributes to water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Tennessee.
With its controlled spillway and uncontrolled spillway type, Davy Crockett is designed to manage water flow effectively during periods of excess water. The dam's location in Dodson, Tennessee, under the jurisdiction of the Nashville District, further emphasizes its strategic importance in the region. As climate change impacts water resources, dams like Davy Crockett play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks, ensuring water supply reliability, and supporting the overall resilience of the surrounding communities.
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 Davy Crockett -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Calfkiller River At Hwy 111 Below Sparta | 282 cfs | → |
| Daddys Creek Near Hebbertsburg | 11 cfs | → |
| Sewee Creek Near Decatur | 24 cfs | → |
| Falling Water River Near Cookeville | 41 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Lilly Bridge Near Lancing | 10 cfs | → |
| Collins River Near Mcminnville | 198 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davy Crockett.
Boat launches
- Monterey Highway 1603-1651, Sparta
- Meigs County
- Blythes Ferry Road 5673, Dayton
- Blythe Ferry Road 6699, Meigs County
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Mill Site To Center Bridge
- I-40 Bridge To Western Boundary Of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, At Adams Bridge
- Center Bridge To Cumberland-Morgan County Line
- U.S. 127 Bridge To Morgan County Line
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
More reservoirs
Track Davy Crockett in the Snoflo app
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About Davy Crockett
Where does the data for Davy Crockett 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 Davy Crockett.