Davy Crockett dam
Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett Dam, located in Crockett, Tennessee, is a state-regulated earth dam built in 1955 on the Forked Deer River. Standing at a structural height of 36 feet with a hydraulic height of 30.4 feet, the dam spans 1045 feet and has a storage capacity of 1613 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose and specific design details are not specified, but it serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Davy Crockett Dam is inspected biennially to assess its condition and hazard potential, which is classified as significant. While the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment details are not provided in the data, the overall risk level is moderate. Given its importance for water storage and management in the area, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring a stable water supply for various purposes.
With its location in the Memphis District and ownership by the state of Tennessee, Davy Crockett Dam is a key component of the region's water infrastructure. Despite lacking detailed information on its purpose and features, the dam's regulatory oversight, inspection frequency, and risk management measures indicate a commitment to maintaining its structural integrity and safeguarding surrounding communities and environments from potential water-related hazards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Davy Crockett Dam represents a significant piece of infrastructure worth monitoring and studying for its role in water conservation and management.
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 Davy Crockett -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview | 77 cfs | → |
| South Fork Forked Deer River Near Owl City | 322 cfs | → |
| South Fork Obion River Near Greenfield | 149 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon | 38 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River At Rialto | 3,900 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River At Bolivar | 2,660 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davy Crockett.
Boat launches
Track Davy Crockett 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 Davy Crockett
Where does the data for Davy Crockett 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 Significant 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 Davy Crockett.