Roy White dam
Roy White
Roy White is a privately owned earthen dam located in Loudon, Tennessee, on the Steekee Creek. Constructed in 1960, this dam stands at a hydraulic height of 15.8 feet and a structural height of 17.7 feet, with a length of 270 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 47 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 67 acre-feet, this dam covers a surface area of 6.4 acres and drains a watershed area of 0.45 square miles.
Despite being privately owned, Roy White has a high hazard potential and is classified as a moderate risk (3) structure. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its last inspection took place in July 2018 with an inspection frequency of 5 years. This uncontrolled spillway dam does not have outlet gates and is not regulated by the state, with no enforcement, permitting, or inspection activities conducted by the state regulatory agency.
Given its location and potential risk, Roy White serves as a significant structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and assess. With its historical significance and environmental impact on the surrounding area, this dam provides a unique opportunity for further research and analysis in understanding the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience 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 Roy White -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek At Solway | 38 cfs | → |
| Tellico River At Tellico Plains | 122 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Alcoa | 162 cfs | → |
| Sewee Creek Near Decatur | 28 cfs | → |
| Emory River At Oakdale | 116 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Maryville | 159 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roy White.
Boat launches
- Connatser Drive 999, Loudon County
- Morganton Cemetery Road Loudon County
- Loudon Highway 29272, Loudon County
- Cherokee Drive 1003, Vonore
- Toqua Boat Ramp
- Notchy Creek Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Lotterdale Cove
- Yarberry Peninsula
- Toqua Beach - Tellico Lake
- Notchy Creek - Tellico Lake
- Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort
- Poland Creek
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
- Center Bridge To Cumberland-Morgan County Line
- Owlcamp Branch To Polecat Branch
Track Roy White 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 Roy White
Where does the data for Roy White 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 High 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 Roy White.