Gilmer's Creek dam
Gilmer's Creek
Gilmer's Creek is a state-regulated earth dam located in Madison, Tennessee, with a structural height of 27 feet and a length of 460 feet. Completed in 1984, this dam serves as a crucial water resource management structure, providing a storage capacity of 173 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, Gilmer's Creek presents a moderate risk level, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Gilmer's Creek undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in October 2020. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment are areas that may require further attention for improved preparedness and response in case of emergencies. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's location in a populated area underscores the importance of maintaining its structural integrity and ensuring effective risk mitigation strategies are in place.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of dams like Gilmer's Creek in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks is crucial. By staying informed about its condition, emergency preparedness, and risk assessment, enthusiasts can contribute to the ongoing efforts to safeguard communities and the environment from potential water-related disasters.
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 Gilmer's Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview | 82 cfs | → |
| South Fork Obion River Near Greenfield | 153 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon | 38 cfs | → |
| South Fork Forked Deer River Near Owl City | 357 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy River At Bruceton | 73 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River At Bolivar | 3,020 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gilmer's Creek.
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Track Gilmer's Creek in the Snoflo app
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About Gilmer's Creek
Where does the data for Gilmer's Creek 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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