Residue Pond #5 dam
Residue Pond #5
Residue Pond #5, located in Montgomery, Tennessee, is a private earth dam structure with a primary purpose of storing tailings. Constructed in 2001 by EMPE, INC., this dam stands at a structural height of 45.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 43.5 feet. With a NID storage capacity of 342 acre-feet, this dam covers a surface area of 11.1 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.02 square miles. The dam is situated on the TRIBCUMBERLAND RIVER and falls under the regulatory oversight of the Tennessee Safe Dams Program.
Despite its low hazard potential, Residue Pond #5 has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition as of April 2018. The dam has a moderate risk rating of 3 and undergoes inspections every three years to ensure its integrity and safety. With a maximum storage capacity of 342 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 320 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Although it has an uncontrolled spillway type, Residue Pond #5 continues to serve its purpose efficiently and effectively.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Residue Pond #5 to be a significant infrastructure in the region, contributing to the overall management of water resources in Montgomery, Tennessee. With its strategic location on the TRIBCUMBERLAND RIVER and the capability to store tailings, this earth dam structure provides essential storage capacity and flood control measures. As it continues to be regulated, inspected, and maintained by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Residue Pond #5 stands as a testament to responsible water management practices and infrastructure development in the area.
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 Residue Pond #5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Port Royal | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek At Ellis Mills | 61 cfs | → |
| Sycamore Creek Near Ashland City | 49 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Cadiz | 485 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Whites Creek Near Bordeaux | 163 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Residue Pond #5.
Boat launches
- Oak Street 173, Clarksville
- Cheatham County
- Bellwood Landing Road 491, Indian Mound
- Brush Creek Recreational Area
- Marrowbone Lake Road 6398, Nashville-Davidson
Campgrounds
- Destiny Parks Military - Fort Campbell
- Harpeth River Bridge
- Bumpus Mills - Lake Barkley
- Gatlin Point - Lbl
- Gatlin Point
- Wildcat Shelter
More reservoirs
Track Residue Pond #5 in the Snoflo app
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About Residue Pond #5
Where does the data for Residue Pond #5 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 Residue Pond #5.