Houser Creek #2 dam
Houser Creek #2
Houser Creek #2, also known as Houser Creek Dam 2, is a privately owned earth dam located in Union City, Tennessee. Constructed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the tributary of Houser Creek. With a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 26.5 feet, Houser Creek #2 has a storage capacity of 834 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 23.8 acres.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Houser Creek #2 is classified as having a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk level. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection took place in March 2016 with a frequency of every 5 years. While the dam does not have outlet gates, it features an uncontrolled spillway and is primarily used for flood risk reduction purposes. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 1.17 square miles, making Houser Creek #2 an essential infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.
Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience can appreciate the vital role that Houser Creek #2 plays in mitigating flood risks in the Union City area. With its strategic location and design by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts made to protect the community from potential water-related disasters. As discussions around climate change and extreme weather events continue to gain prominence, the significance of structures like Houser Creek #2 in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources becomes increasingly apparent.
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 Houser Creek #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Reelfoot Creek Near Samburg | 5 cfs | → |
| North Fork Obion River Near Martin | 2,750 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Samburg | 0 cfs | → |
| Bayou De Chien Near Clinton | 799 cfs | → |
| South Fork Obion River Near Greenfield | 473 cfs | → |
| Little River Ditch No. 1 Near Morehouse | 144 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Houser Creek #2.
Track Houser Creek #2 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 Houser Creek #2
Where does the data for Houser Creek #2 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 Houser Creek #2.