Kirk #60111a dam
Kirk #60111a
Located in Dyer, Tennessee, the Kirk #60111a dam stands as a testament to water resource management in the region. Constructed in 1984, this Earth-type dam spans 520 feet in length and boasts a structural height of 36.1 feet, with a hydraulic height of 26.8 feet. Situated on Lewis Creek, this dam serves a crucial role in regulating water flow and providing storage for the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 178 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 367 acre-feet.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, the Kirk #60111a dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and overall safety. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, this dam presents a moderate risk level (3) and is equipped with uncontrolled spillways for managing excess water flow. Despite its relatively modest size, this dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks and supporting sustainable water management practices in the region.
As a private-owned structure, the Kirk #60111a dam highlights the collaborative efforts between private entities and regulatory agencies to uphold water safety standards. With its strategic location and essential functions, this dam serves as a key component in the broader network of water resource infrastructure in Tennessee. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Kirk #60111a dam stands as a symbol of responsible water management and the importance of maintaining critical infrastructure for the benefit of both local communities and the environment.
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 Kirk #60111a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Near Samburg | 0 cfs | → |
| Reelfoot Creek Near Samburg | 5 cfs | → |
| South Fork Forked Deer River Near Owl City | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River At Rialto | 3,600 cfs | → |
| South Fork Obion River Near Greenfield | 479 cfs | → |
| North Fork Obion River Near Martin | 657 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kirk #60111a.
Track Kirk #60111a 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 Kirk #60111a
Where does the data for Kirk #60111a 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 Kirk #60111a.