Morris dam
Morris
Morris, located in Oak Grove, Tennessee, is a privately owned earth dam on Tribtar Creek with a hydraulic height of 18.7 feet and a structural height of 22.8 feet. Built in 1960, the dam has a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of water resource management. With a drainage area of 0.2 square miles and a surface area of 8.3 acres, Morris plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and providing essential resources to the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Morris has not been rated for its condition, suggesting a need for further evaluation and maintenance. The dam is not state-regulated or inspected, highlighting the importance of monitoring and ensuring the safety of this vital infrastructure. With no emergency action plan in place and limited information on risk management measures, there is a call for increased attention to the maintenance and management of Morris to safeguard against potential risks and ensure the long-term sustainability of its operations.
In the face of climate change and increasing pressures on water resources, the significance of structures like Morris cannot be underestimated. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to advocate for proper monitoring, maintenance, and risk management of dams like Morris to protect both the environment and the communities that rely on these vital water sources for their well-being and livelihoods.
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 Morris -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Creek Near Savannah | 65 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River At Bolivar | 2,250 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview | 77 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 109 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Flat Woods | 290 cfs | → |
| South Fork Forked Deer River Near Owl City | 313 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Morris.
Boat launches
- White Oak Wildlife Road, Sardis
- Lowell Thomas Drive Madison County
- Tennessee River Lane 475, Savannah
- Main Street 499, Saltillo
- Highway 57 23970-23972, Pocahontas
- Wharf Road, Savannah
Campgrounds
- Chickasaw State Park - Tent
- Big Hill Pond State Park Campground
- Big Hill Pond Sp - Grassy Point Shelter
- Pickwick Dam - Tva
- Pickwick Landing Sp - Trail Camps
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Morris 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 Morris
Where does the data for Morris 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Morris.