Jackson dam
Jackson
Located in Holladay, Tennessee, the Jackson dam on Fourteen Creek was completed in 1969 and serves as a private water resource for the surrounding area. With a hydraulic height of 10.8 feet and a structural height of 14.4 feet, the earth dam spans 450 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. Despite being classified as low hazard potential and not currently rated for condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment is moderate (3), prompting the need for ongoing monitoring and management.
Operated by a private owner, the Jackson dam is not regulated by the state and does not have associated structures or outlet gates. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a surface area of 8.6 acres within a drainage area of 0.31 square miles. With a primary purpose not specified, the dam is situated in a picturesque location within Benton County, Tennessee, providing a valuable source of water storage for local agricultural and environmental needs.
While the Jackson dam may not be subject to regular state inspection or permitting, its location within the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers ensures a level of oversight and adherence to safety standards. With a congressman representing the area, potential future modifications or upgrades to the dam may be guided by federal regulations and funding. As water resource and climate enthusiasts monitor the evolving landscape of water management, the Jackson dam stands as a reminder of the critical role of infrastructure in sustaining communities and ecosystems.
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 Jackson -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy River At Bruceton | 67 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek At Camden | 0 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon | 38 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Below Lobelville | 457 cfs | → |
| Duck River Above Hurricane Mills | 777 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Flat Woods | 257 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jackson.
Boat launches
- Birdsong Marina Road Benton County
- Humphreys County
- New Johnsonville Boat Ramp
- Eva Beach Drive 248, Eva
- Gaynor Slough Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Natchez Trace State Park
- Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
- Camp Isengard
- Mousetail Landing State Park
- Beech Bend
Paddle runs
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Track Jackson in the Snoflo app
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About Jackson
Where does the data for Jackson 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.
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