No. Fork Forked Deer #3 dam
No. Fork Forked Deer #3
No. Fork Forked Deer #3, also known as North Fork Forked Deer Site 3, is a critical earth dam located in Gibson, Tennessee, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1990 for flood risk reduction along the TRIBNO. FORK FORKED DEER stream. This structure, owned by the local government, stands at a hydraulic height of 14.5 feet and a structural height of 21 feet, with a length of 540 feet and a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment as of January 2021 was deemed satisfactory, with a moderate risk level.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, this dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, contributing to the protection of surrounding areas from potential inundation. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols are crucial aspects to be considered in maintaining its integrity and safeguarding against any potential hazards in the region.
Located within the Memphis District and under the oversight of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, No. Fork Forked Deer #3 plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. As a focal point for flood risk reduction, this dam serves as a key infrastructure component in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events and safeguarding the local community and environment from potential threats posed by floodwaters.
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 No. Fork Forked Deer #3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Obion River Near Greenfield | 473 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview | 222 cfs | → |
| South Fork Forked Deer River Near Owl City | 821 cfs | → |
| North Fork Obion River Near Martin | 2,750 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon | 38 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Samburg | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near No. Fork Forked Deer #3.
Boat launches
Track No. Fork Forked Deer #3 in the Snoflo app
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About No. Fork Forked Deer #3
Where does the data for No. Fork Forked Deer #3 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 No. Fork Forked Deer #3.