No. Fork Forked Deer #18 dam
No. Fork Forked Deer #18
No. Fork Forked Deer #18, also known as North Fork Forked Deer Site 18, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Gibson County, Tennessee. Constructed in 1984 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TRIBNO. FORK FORKED DEER stream. Standing at a structural height of 25 feet and a hydraulic height of 16 feet, it has a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.2 acres.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, this dam has been deemed to have a significant hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition based on a 2019 assessment. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam's inspection frequency is set at every two years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. With a moderate risk rating, No. Fork Forked Deer #18 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flood events, highlighting the importance of proper water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As a key infrastructure piece in flood risk reduction, No. Fork Forked Deer #18 underscores the collaborative efforts between local government and regulatory agencies in maintaining the safety and integrity of water resources in Tennessee. Its presence reflects a commitment to safeguarding communities from natural disasters and underscores the ongoing need for proactive risk management measures in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 #18 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview | 81 cfs | → |
| South Fork Obion River Near Greenfield | 154 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon | 38 cfs | → |
| South Fork Forked Deer River Near Owl City | 336 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy River At Bruceton | 70 cfs | → |
| North Fork Obion River Near Martin | 198 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near No. Fork Forked Deer #18.
Boat launches
Track No. Fork Forked Deer #18 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 No. Fork Forked Deer #18
Where does the data for No. Fork Forked Deer #18 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 No. Fork Forked Deer #18.