Cypress Creek #11 dam
Cypress Creek #11
Cypress Creek #11, also known as Cypress Creek Dam 11, is a privately owned earth dam located in Weakley, Tennessee. Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the Strawberry Branch river or stream. With a structural height of 27.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 17 feet, Cypress Creek #11 has a significant hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of its last inspection in February 2020.
Covering a drainage area of 1.1 square miles, Cypress Creek #11 has a normal storage capacity of 62 acre-feet and a total storage of 494 acre-feet. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway of this dam ensures the safety of the surrounding area in case of excessive water flow. The dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level (3), prompting the need for regular inspections and potential risk management measures to mitigate any potential hazards.
Located in the city of Latham, Tennessee, Cypress Creek #11 plays a vital role in flood prevention and water resource management in the region. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam stands as a testament to effective engineering and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Cypress Creek #11 are essential for safeguarding communities against the threats of flooding and ensuring the sustainable management of water 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 Cypress Creek #11 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Obion River Near Martin | 559 cfs | → |
| South Fork Obion River Near Greenfield | 629 cfs | → |
| Bayou De Chien Near Clinton | 218 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon | 38 cfs | → |
| Clarks River At Murray | 15 cfs | → |
| Reelfoot Creek Near Samburg | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cypress Creek #11.
Track Cypress Creek #11 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 Cypress Creek #11
Where does the data for Cypress Creek #11 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 Cypress Creek #11.