Caryonah Lake dam
Caryonah Lake
Caryonah Lake in Cumberland County, Tennessee, is a vital water resource managed by the local government for water supply purposes. This Earth dam structure on Panther Creek was completed in 1970 and stands at a hydraulic height of 36.4 feet, with a structural height of 42 feet and a length of 305 feet. The lake has a storage capacity of 458 acre-feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 297 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 22 acres.
The dam is regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the risk assessment for Caryonah Lake is moderate. The dam has not undergone significant modifications or enhancements since its completion, indicating a stable and operational structure for water resource management in the region.
Caryonah Lake offers a glimpse into the intricate management of water resources in Tennessee, highlighting the importance of maintaining infrastructure like dams for sustainable water supply. With its controlled spillway and strategic location on Panther Creek, this lake serves as a crucial component of the local water supply system. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management can appreciate the careful oversight and maintenance efforts that go into ensuring the safety and efficiency of structures like Caryonah Lake for the benefit of the community and the 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 Caryonah Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Daddys Creek Near Hebbertsburg | 14 cfs | → |
| Falling Water River Near Cookeville | 18 cfs | → |
| Calfkiller River At Hwy 111 Below Sparta | 282 cfs | → |
| West Fork Obey River Near Alpine | 10 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Lilly Bridge Near Lancing | 11 cfs | → |
| East Fork Obey River Near Jamestown | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Caryonah Lake.
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- I-40 Bridge To Western Boundary Of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, At Adams Bridge
- U.S. 127 Bridge To Morgan County Line
- Center Bridge To Cumberland-Morgan County Line
- Mill Site To Center Bridge
- Tn/Ky State Line To White Oak Junction
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Track Caryonah Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Caryonah Lake
Where does the data for Caryonah Lake 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 Caryonah Lake.