Dartmoor dam
Dartmoor
Dartmoor is a privately owned dam located in Cumberland, Tennessee, specifically on Lick Creek. Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, this earth dam was completed in 1984 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a structural height of 114 feet and a hydraulic height of 102 feet, Dartmoor has a capacity to store up to 6,070 acre-feet of water, covering a surface area of 193 acres and draining an area of 2.57 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Dartmoor is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in October 2020. The dam has no outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway type. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its safety and functionality. Although located in a serene natural setting, Dartmoor serves as a crucial structure in managing water resources and contributing to the overall environmental health and recreational opportunities in the area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Dartmoor to be a fascinating structure that not only enhances recreational activities but also plays a vital role in water management in the region. With its picturesque location in Cumberland, Tennessee, Dartmoor stands as a testament to responsible dam construction and maintenance, ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding community. As a privately owned earth dam, Dartmoor serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable infrastructure for both leisure and environmental conservation.
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 Dartmoor -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Daddys Creek Near Hebbertsburg | 14 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Lilly Bridge Near Lancing | 11 cfs | → |
| Obed River Near Lancing | 599 cfs | → |
| Emory River At Oakdale | 59 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Near Robbins | 23 cfs | → |
| East Fork Obey River Near Jamestown | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dartmoor.
Campgrounds
- Rock Creek Camground
- Frozen Head State Park
- East Fork Stables
- Mart Fields Campsite
- Old Mac Campsite
- Tub Spring Campsite
Paddle runs
- Center Bridge To Cumberland-Morgan County Line
- I-40 Bridge To Western Boundary Of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, At Adams Bridge
- U.S. 127 Bridge To Morgan County Line
- Mill Site To Center Bridge
- Tn/Ky State Line To White Oak Junction
- Kentucky Road 478 To Kentucky Road 679
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Track Dartmoor in the Snoflo app
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About Dartmoor
Where does the data for Dartmoor 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 Dartmoor.