Catfish Haven #1 dam
Catfish Haven #1
Catfish Haven #1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Bible Hill, Tennessee, along Cub Creek. Built in 1967, this dam stands at a structural height of 21.1 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17 feet. With a storage capacity of 188 acre-feet, the dam serves a critical role in managing water resources in the area, with a normal storage capacity of 116 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Catfish Haven #1 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not have a designated emergency action plan (EAP) prepared, and there are no inundation maps available for potential risk assessment. However, with regular inspections occurring every five years, the dam continues to provide essential water management functions for the region.
Located within the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Catfish Haven #1 plays a crucial role in water resource management in Decatur County. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Catfish Haven #1 are essential for ensuring the sustainable use of water resources in the region.
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 Catfish Haven #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy River At Bruceton | 67 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek At Camden | 0 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Below Lobelville | 478 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon | 38 cfs | → |
| Duck River Above Hurricane Mills | 846 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Flat Woods | 268 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Catfish Haven #1.
Boat launches
- Mousetail Landing State Park Boat Ramp
- Beech Bend Park Road, Decaturville
- Birdsong Marina Road Benton County
- Humphreys County
- New Johnsonville Boat Ramp
- Gaynor Slough Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Natchez Trace State Park
- Mousetail Landing State Park
- Beech Bend
- Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
- Camp Isengard
Paddle runs
- Bethel Bridge On County Road 6174 To Confluence With Duck River
- The Henryville Bridge Crossing On County Road 6230 To Bethel Bridge On County Road 6174
More reservoirs
Track Catfish Haven #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Catfish Haven #1
Where does the data for Catfish Haven #1 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 Catfish Haven #1.