Cub Creek Tree Farm dam
Cub Creek Tree Farm
Located in Hardeman, Tennessee, the Cub Creek Tree Farm dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management since its completion in 1977. With a primary purpose of earth retention, this dam on Cub Creek boasts a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 29 feet, providing a storage capacity of 425 acre-feet and serving as a low hazard potential structure. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and absence of outlet gates reflect a commitment to natural flow management and ecosystem preservation.
Managed by private owners, Cub Creek Tree Farm represents a model of responsible stewardship in the face of climate challenges. Its moderate risk assessment rating underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Despite being in a non-regulated state jurisdiction, the dam's regular inspection schedule and emergency action plan readiness demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing potential threats and safeguarding the surrounding community and environment.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cub Creek Tree Farm stands as a beacon of sustainable water management practices in Tennessee. Its harmonious integration with the natural landscape, combined with a focus on risk assessment and emergency preparedness, sets a commendable example for other private dam owners seeking to balance water conservation with environmental protection in an era of increasing climate variability.
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 Cub Creek Tree Farm -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchie River At Bolivar | 684 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 157 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Lagrange | 126 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Rossville | 375 cfs | → |
| Loosahatchie River Near Arlington | 134 cfs | → |
| Horse Creek Near Savannah | 94 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cub Creek Tree Farm.
Track Cub Creek Tree Farm 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 Cub Creek Tree Farm
Where does the data for Cub Creek Tree Farm 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 Cub Creek Tree Farm.