Cox dam
Cox
Located in Fayette, Tennessee, Cox is a privately owned recreational dam built in 1999 by Fisher & Arnold, Inc. The dam stands at 30 feet in height and spans 670 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Situated on the Tributary of the Wolf River, Cox primarily serves recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 3.9 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential, Cox has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, with the last inspection taking place in October 2019. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to stay informed about Cox's risk profile to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of the local ecosystem.
With its picturesque location and recreational offerings, Cox provides a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with water resources in a controlled environment. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, understanding the infrastructure and risk factors associated with dams like Cox is crucial for sustainable water management practices. By staying informed and advocating for responsible dam maintenance, enthusiasts can contribute to the long-term health and resilience of water resources in the region.
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 Cox -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf River At Rossville | 409 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Lagrange | 131 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Germantown | 592 cfs | → |
| Loosahatchie River Near Arlington | 143 cfs | → |
| Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown | 402 cfs | → |
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 524 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cox.
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Track Cox in the Snoflo app
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About Cox
Where does the data for Cox 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.
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Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Cox.