Fagin dam
Fagin
Located in Monroe, Tennessee, the Fagin dam stands as a crucial structure for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Built in 1965, this earth dam spans 243 feet in length with a hydraulic height of 20.5 feet and a structural height of 23 feet. The dam boasts a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 0.1 square miles, making it a significant asset for the surrounding community.
Despite its importance, Fagin dam presents a significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's condition remains unrated, and it has not undergone an evaluation for Emergency Action Plan (EAP) preparedness. With the last inspection conducted in April 2019 and an inspection frequency of every 5 years, there is a need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the dam's safety and functionality.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it's essential to recognize the critical role that dams like Fagin play in providing essential services to communities while also acknowledging the potential risks they pose. By staying informed about the condition and management of structures like Fagin dam, we can work towards safeguarding our water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change on these vital infrastructures.
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 Fagin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tellico River At Tellico Plains | 122 cfs | → |
| Cheoah River Nr Bearpen Gap Nr Tapoco | 136 cfs | → |
| Sewee Creek Near Decatur | 28 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula Creek Near Sanford | 32 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Alcoa | 162 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Maryville | 159 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fagin.
Boat launches
- Notchy Creek Boat Ramp
- Toqua Boat Ramp
- Fairview Road 2418, Madisonville
- Ballplay Boat Ramp
- Cherokee Drive 1003, Vonore
- Morganton Cemetery Road Loudon County
Campgrounds
- Notchy Creek - Tellico Lake
- Toqua Beach - Tellico Lake
- Lotterdale Cove
- Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort
- Jake Best
- Jake Best Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 48.0) To Tn360 Bridge (Rm 30.0)
- Headwaters Near Graham County Line To Nc/Tn State Line
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
- Headwaters Near Mitchell Lick To Owlcamp Branch
- Owlcamp Branch To Polecat Branch
- Polecat Branch To Snowbird Picnic Area
More reservoirs
Track Fagin 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 Fagin
Where does the data for Fagin 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 Fagin.