Rambo dam
Rambo
Rambo, located in Fayetteville, Tennessee, is a privately owned dam that plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 25 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17.9 feet. With a storage capacity of 716 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 5.06 square miles, Rambo regulates the flow of Lees Creek to provide irrigation water and prevent flooding in Lincoln County.
Maintained and regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Rambo has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in August 2020. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, emphasizing its focus on flood control and water storage. Despite its age, Rambo continues to be an essential infrastructure for water management in the region, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and efficiency.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in Lincoln County, Rambo serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. With its strategic location and functionality, this dam underscores the need for proactive measures to address climate-related challenges and ensure the resilience of water systems 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 Rambo -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk River Above Fayetteville | 967 cfs | → |
| Cane Creek Near Howell | 0 cfs | → |
| Hester Creek At Buddy Williamson Rd Nr Plevna | 463 cfs | → |
| East Fork Pinhook Cr At Winchester Rd At Huntsvil | 61 cfs | → |
| West Fork Pinhook Cr At Blue Sprs Rd At Huntsville | 75 cfs | → |
| Duck River Near Shelbyville | 942 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rambo.
Boat launches
- Champ Road 48-142, Kelso
- Old Dam Road 1-457, Mulberry
- Anderton Branch Road, Lynchburg
- Boat Ramp Road, Lynchburg
- Rhoton Place Lynchburg, Moore County
- Ridgeville Road 581-899, Tullahoma
Campgrounds
- Sharon Johnston Park
- Tims Ford State Park
- Tims Ford State Camp
- Sleeper Bus
- Monte Sano State Park
- Barton Springs - Normandy Lake
Fishing spots
- Fayetteville Old Stone Bridge
- Madison County Lake
- Crowder Slough
- Tva Public Land
- Buckeye Pond
- Guntersville Lake
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Rambo in the Snoflo app
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About Rambo
Where does the data for Rambo 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 Rambo.