Take It Easy dam
Take It Easy
Take It Easy is a private recreational dam located in Cumberland, Tennessee, with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for water and climate enthusiasts. The dam, classified as an Earth dam, has a hydraulic height of 15.3 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, creating a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 5.7 acres. Although it is not regulated or permitted by the state, the dam is considered low-hazard with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite not being subject to state jurisdiction or regulation, Take It Easy serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities and enjoys a relatively low hazard potential. The dam does not have associated structures or locks, and its spillway type is listed as "Uncontrolled." The last recorded inspection of Take It Easy was in December 2016, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The condition assessment of the dam is marked as "Not Rated," indicating a lack of recent evaluation of its structural integrity.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore unique recreational sites in Tennessee, Take It Easy offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enjoyment. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, the dam provides a safe environment for activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching. While not extensively regulated or monitored by state agencies, Take It Easy remains a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature.
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 Take It Easy -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Daddys Creek Near Hebbertsburg | 12 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Lilly Bridge Near Lancing | 10 cfs | → |
| Calfkiller River At Hwy 111 Below Sparta | 282 cfs | → |
| Obed River Near Lancing | 599 cfs | → |
| Falling Water River Near Cookeville | 24 cfs | → |
| Emory River At Oakdale | 52 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Take It Easy.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- I-40 Bridge To Western Boundary Of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, At Adams Bridge
- Mill Site To Center Bridge
- Center Bridge To Cumberland-Morgan County Line
- U.S. 127 Bridge To Morgan County Line
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Track Take It Easy in the Snoflo app
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About Take It Easy
Where does the data for Take It Easy 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 Take It Easy.