Katron dam
Katron
Katron, located in Fentress, Tennessee, is a privately-owned earth dam constructed in 1978 on the TRIBBRUSHY FORK stream. With a hydraulic height of 25.4 feet and a structural height of 26.7 feet, Katron has a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet and a normal storage of 84 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 8.3 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Katron is subject to moderate risk, with a risk assessment rating of 3. The dam, managed by the Nashville District, has not been inspected since August 2019 and is not currently regulated or permitted by the state. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 0 feet, and there are no outlet gates associated with the dam.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Katron's data intriguing due to its location in a critical watershed area and its role in managing water flow and storage. The dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," indicating a potential need for further evaluation to ensure its long-term safety and functionality. Despite its low hazard potential, the moderate risk assessment highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential issues that could arise in the future.
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 Katron -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Obey River Near Jamestown | 11 cfs | → |
| West Fork Obey River Near Alpine | 10 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Near Robbins | 23 cfs | → |
| South Fk Cumberland River At Leatherwood Ford | 120 cfs | → |
| Wolf River Near Byrdstown | 15 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Lilly Bridge Near Lancing | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Katron.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- East Fork Stables
- Timber Ridge Horse Campground
- Spruce Creek Stables & Campground
- Saddle Valley Campground
- Honeycreek Horse Camp
- Bandy Creek Campground
Paddle runs
- U.S. 127 Bridge To Morgan County Line
- I-40 Bridge To Western Boundary Of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, At Adams Bridge
- Center Bridge To Cumberland-Morgan County Line
- Tn/Ky State Line To White Oak Junction
- Mill Site To Center Bridge
- Kentucky Road 478 To Kentucky Road 679
Track Katron in the Snoflo app
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About Katron
Where does the data for Katron 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 Katron.