Kelly dam
Kelly
Kelly, a privately owned dam located in Trousdale, Tennessee, stands as a crucial structure along the TRIBSECOND CREEK. Completed in 1972, this Earth-type dam boasts a hydraulic height of 37.8 feet and a structural height of 41.3 feet, with a length of 254 feet. With a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and a surface area of 6.9 acres, Kelly serves as a vital resource for water management in the region, offering a normal storage level of 115 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, Kelly has a moderate risk rating (3) and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam, with an inspection frequency of 5 years, last underwent evaluation in March 2018. While it lacks an emergency action plan and updated inundation maps, Kelly remains a significant asset within the Nashville District of Tennessee. With no federal agency involvement, this privately owned dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
In the realm of water resource and climate conservation, Kelly's presence as a privately owned dam in Trousdale, Tennessee, offers a glimpse into the intricate network of structures that support sustainable water management. With its moderate risk assessment and uncontrolled spillway type, Kelly stands as a testament to the importance of regular inspection and maintenance to ensure the safety and efficiency of such critical infrastructure. As enthusiasts in the field continue to monitor and assess the condition of dams like Kelly, they play a key role in safeguarding water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change on these essential systems.
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 Kelly -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lick Creek Below Red Boiling Springs | 27 cfs | → |
| Smith Fork At Temperance Hall | 24 cfs | → |
| Dry Creek Near Edenwold | 0 cfs | → |
| West Fork Drakes Creek Near Franklin | 16 cfs | → |
| East Fork Stones River Near Lascassas | 26 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Antioch | 78 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kelly.
Boat launches
- Ramsey Road 1000, Lebanon
- Hartsville Pike 2330, Gallatin
- North Cairo Boat Ramp
- Coles Ferry Pike 6905, Lebanon
- Woods Ferry Road, Gallatin
- Old Hickory Gallatin
Track Kelly 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 Kelly
Where does the data for Kelly 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 Kelly.