Trotter dam
Trotter
Trotter, a privately owned dam located in Dickson, Tennessee, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. Built in 1995, this earth dam has a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TRIBSULLIVAN BRANCH river or stream, within the Nashville District of Tennessee.
With a significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Trotter is a vital water resource structure for the local community. Although not regulated by the state and lacking inspection and enforcement protocols, the dam's emergency action plan readiness and risk management measures are not currently assessed. The dam's last inspection was conducted in October 2020, with an inspection frequency of 5 years.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Trotter and its role in providing water for fire protection, stock, and fish pond activities in Dickson, Tennessee, can appreciate the dam's construction details and storage capacity. Despite its significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam lacks state regulation and formalized emergency preparedness measures. With a unique placement on the TRIBSULLIVAN BRANCH river or stream, Trotter remains an essential component of the local water infrastructure, requiring ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure community safety and water resource sustainability.
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 Trotter -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Creek At Ellis Mills | 61 cfs | → |
| Sycamore Creek Near Ashland City | 49 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Red River At Port Royal | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Duck River Above Hurricane Mills | 3,240 cfs | → |
| Piney River At Vernon | 239 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Trotter.
Boat launches
- Cheatham County
- Oak Street 173, Clarksville
- Bellwood Landing Road 491, Indian Mound
- Brush Creek Recreational Area
- Humphreys County
Campgrounds
- Montgomery Bell State Park
- Harpeth River Bridge
- Wildcat Shelter
- Woodland Shelter
- Destiny Parks Military - Fort Campbell
- Camp Isengard
Paddle runs
Track Trotter 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 Trotter
Where does the data for Trotter 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 Trotter.