Camp Monterey Lake dam
Camp Monterey Lake
Camp Monterey Lake, located in Overton, Tennessee, is a privately owned dam regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program. Constructed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 15.6 feet and a structural height of 19.9 feet, with a length of 330 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and a surface area of 18.4 acres, serving as a vital water resource in the region with a drainage area of 0.86 square miles.
Managed by the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Camp Monterey Lake poses a low hazard potential with a satisfactory condition assessment. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has no outlet gates. The last inspection in November 2018 deemed the structure to meet safety guidelines, with a moderate risk assessment of 3 on a scale. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate adaptation can appreciate Camp Monterey Lake for its significant contribution to the local ecosystem and its role in ensuring water security for the surrounding community. With its regulated status and satisfactory condition, the dam stands as a testament to effective dam management and serves as a valuable asset in mitigating the impacts of changing climate patterns on water availability 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 Camp Monterey Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Obey River Near Alpine | 10 cfs | → |
| East Fork Obey River Near Jamestown | 11 cfs | → |
| Roaring River Near Hilham | 10 cfs | → |
| Daddys Creek Near Hebbertsburg | 14 cfs | → |
| Falling Water River Near Cookeville | 18 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Lilly Bridge Near Lancing | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Monterey Lake.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- East Fork Stables
- Obey River - Dale Hollow Lake
- Timber Ridge Horse Campground
- Standing Stone State Rustic Park
- Rock Creek Camground
- Spruce Creek Stables & Campground
Track Camp Monterey Lake 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 Camp Monterey Lake
Where does the data for Camp Monterey Lake 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 Camp Monterey Lake.