Nolichucky Dam dam
Nolichucky Dam
Nolichucky Dam, also known as Davy Crockett Lake, is a captivating structure located in Greene County, Tennessee along the Nolichucky River. Built in 1913 by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Tennessee Eastern Electric Company, this concrete gravity dam stands at an impressive height of 94 feet and stretches 482 feet in length. With a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 19,525 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 380 acres.
Despite its age, Nolichucky Dam remains a crucial asset for water resource management in the region, with a hazard potential rated as high and a moderate risk assessment level. The dam features uncontrolled spillways, an outlet gate system, and was last structurally modified in 1973. The TVA is responsible for the regulation, inspection, and operation of the dam, ensuring its safety and functionality. Although the dam is not federally owned, it is a significant landmark in the area and provides essential services for both wildlife and the local community.
Located just 70 miles from Dandridge, Tennessee, Nolichucky Dam offers a glimpse into the history of water infrastructure in the region. With its stunning multi-arch design and rock foundation, the dam serves as a testament to early 20th-century engineering. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the area, they can appreciate the vital role that Nolichucky Dam plays in maintaining the ecological balance of the Nolichucky River and surrounding areas, making it a must-visit destination for those interested in sustainable water management practices.
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 Nolichucky Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nolichucky River Below Nolichucky Dam | 582 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Hot Springs | 765 cfs | → |
| Big Limestone Creek Near Limestone | 30 cfs | → |
| French Broad River Near Newport | 904 cfs | → |
| Nolichucky River Near Lowland | 803 cfs | → |
| Pigeon River At Newport | 408 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nolichucky Dam.
Boat launches
- French Broad Boat Launch
- Redmon Road Madison County
- T V A Road, Rogersville
- Beech Creek Boat Ramp
- Malinda Ferry Road, Rogersville
- Jesus Church Road, Mooresburg
Campgrounds
- Kinser Park
- Paint Creek
- Paint Creek Campground
- Paint Creek Corridor
- Houston Valley Campground
- Houston Valley
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 100.6) To Mine Branch (Rm 99.3)
- Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
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Track Nolichucky Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Nolichucky Dam
Where does the data for Nolichucky 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 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 Nolichucky Dam.