Bryant dam
Bryant
Located in Cocke, Tennessee, the Bryant dam was completed in 1987 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This private dam stands at a structural height of 21 feet and stretches 315 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. With a hazard potential rated as high and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the Bryant dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite not being state regulated or permitted, the Bryant dam serves as a vital infrastructure for fire protection, stock, and small fish ponds in addition to flood risk reduction. The dam, of earth type construction, holds a surface area of 4.5 acres and drains a 0.38 square mile area. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
With a spillway type classified as uncontrolled and no outlet gates, the Bryant dam poses a significant risk if not properly maintained. Emergency action plans are yet to be prepared, but the dam's importance in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks underscores the need for proactive risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
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 Bryant -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pigeon River At Newport | 259 cfs | → |
| French Broad River Near Newport | 651 cfs | → |
| Nolichucky River Near Lowland | 635 cfs | → |
| Pigeon R Bl Power Plant Nr Waterville | 149 cfs | → |
| Little Pigeon River At Sevierville | 149 cfs | → |
| Nolichucky River Below Nolichucky Dam | 466 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bryant.
Boat launches
- French Broad Boat Launch
- Sevier County
- Panther Creek Road 5820-6208, Morristown
- Renfro Road 2637, Jefferson City
- Tva Dam Road, Jefferson City
- Kidwell Ridge Road 1464-1510, Morristown
Campgrounds
- Dandridge Municipal Park - Douglas Reservoir
- Imagination Mountain Camp-Resort
- #35 Gilliland Creek
- 35
- Cosby Campground
- Cosby Group Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 100.6) To Mine Branch (Rm 99.3)
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
- Natahala Powerhouse To Lake Fontana (River Mile 4)
- Yellowstone Prong From Headwaters To Confluence With East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
- Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline
Track Bryant 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 Bryant
Where does the data for Bryant 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 Bryant.