Littell #3 dam
Littell #3
Littell #3, located in Grundy, Tennessee, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1987 on the Big Fiery Gizzard Creek. This dam, with a hydraulic height of 11.6 feet and a structural height of 13 feet, serves the primary purpose of "Other" and has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 7 acres and has a drainage area of 0.2 square miles.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Littell #3 has a significant hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in September 2019. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 and is subject to regular inspections, with an inspection frequency of 2 times per year. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type for Littell #3 is listed as "Uncontrolled," emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and water resources.
Overall, Littell #3 stands as a crucial water management structure in Tennessee, showcasing the importance of effective regulation and inspection protocols to mitigate potential risks and ensure the structural integrity of dams in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find interest in the detailed data provided for Littell #3, highlighting the intersection of human infrastructure with natural water systems and the ongoing efforts to balance water management with environmental preservation.
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 Littell #3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk River Near Pelham | 31 cfs | → |
| Bradley Creek Nr Prairie Plains | 33 cfs | → |
| Sequatchie River Near Whitwell | 152 cfs | → |
| Duck River Below Manchester | 41 cfs | → |
| Collins River Near Mcminnville | 198 cfs | → |
| North Chickamauga Creek Near Montlake | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Littell #3.
Boat launches
- Prairie Plains Road 6471, Hillsboro
- Morris Ferry Dock Road 66-98, Estill Springs
- Manchester Beach Road, Tullahoma
- Franklin County Park Boat Ramp
- Bennett Lake Road 257-463, Whitwell
- Phillip Fulmer Parkway 1501, Winchester
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Coon Creek
- Bowman Branch
- Fayetteville Old Stone Bridge
- Madison County Lake
- Desoto State Park Lake
- Guntersville Lake
Paddle runs
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
More reservoirs
Track Littell #3 in the Snoflo app
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About Littell #3
Where does the data for Littell #3 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 Littell #3.