D.O.E. Oak Ridge White Oak Dam dam
D.O.E. Oak Ridge White Oak Dam
D.O.E. Oak Ridge White Oak Dam, located in Kingston, Tennessee, was completed in 1941 by the Department of Energy and serves as a vital structure on White Oak Creek. This earth dam stands at 25 feet in height and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet, with a length of 400 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 150 acre-feet. The spillway, with a width of 18 feet, is controlled to manage water discharge.
The dam has been assessed with a significant hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating. While the condition assessment is not available, the dam is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Energy for operation, regulation, and inspection. The last inspection was conducted in September 2005, with an inspection frequency of 1. Despite the risk level, emergency action plans and inundation maps are not readily available, highlighting the need for further risk management measures and preparedness.
Overall, D.O.E. Oak Ridge White Oak Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, providing storage and flood control on White Oak Creek. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance by the Department of Energy, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for the community. However, the high risk assessment underscores the importance of ensuring proper emergency preparedness and risk management to safeguard the surrounding area from potential hazards.
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 D.O.E. Oak Ridge White Oak Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek At Solway | 31 cfs | → |
| Emory River At Oakdale | 61 cfs | → |
| Obed River Near Lancing | 599 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Alcoa | 118 cfs | → |
| Bullrun Creek Near Halls Crossroads | 15 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Maryville | 124 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near D.O.E. Oak Ridge White Oak Dam.
Boat launches
- Melton Hill Dam Boat Ramp
- Melton Hill Park Boat Ramp
- Lake Haven Road 999, Farragut
- Solway Park Oak Ridge
- South Northshore Drive 10920-11098, Knoxville
- Loudon Highway 29272, Loudon County
Campgrounds
- Yarberry Peninsula
- Windrock Campgrounds
- Poland Creek
- Mart Fields Campsite
- Lotterdale Cove
- Tub Spring Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Center Bridge To Cumberland-Morgan County Line
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 48.0) To Tn360 Bridge (Rm 30.0)
- Mill Site To Center Bridge
- I-40 Bridge To Western Boundary Of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, At Adams Bridge
- U.S. 127 Bridge To Morgan County Line
- Headwaters Near Graham County Line To Nc/Tn State Line
Track D.O.E. Oak Ridge White Oak Dam in the Snoflo app
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About D.O.E. Oak Ridge White Oak Dam
Where does the data for D.O.E. Oak Ridge White Oak Dam 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 D.O.E. Oak Ridge White Oak Dam.