Dudley Kizer Scout Camp dam
Dudley Kizer Scout Camp
Located in Gibson County, Tennessee, Dudley Kizer Scout Camp is a private recreational facility nestled along the Tributary Fork of the Forked Deer River. Built in 1998, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 27 feet, with a hydraulic height of 22.4 feet, and a length of 270 feet. The dam boasts a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 71 acre-feet spread across its 8.6-acre surface area.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, this low hazard potential dam has undergone regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a satisfactory condition assessment as of December 2019, the camp is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and lacks outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the camp offers a safe and enjoyable environment for scouts and outdoor enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and wildlife, Dudley Kizer Scout Camp provides a peaceful retreat for visitors to engage in outdoor activities and connect with nature. With its serene location, recreational opportunities, and commitment to safety and conservation, this camp is a haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Tennessee's natural environment while supporting responsible land management practices.
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 Dudley Kizer Scout Camp -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview | 77 cfs | → |
| South Fork Obion River Near Greenfield | 153 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon | 38 cfs | → |
| South Fork Forked Deer River Near Owl City | 308 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy River At Bruceton | 67 cfs | → |
| North Fork Obion River Near Martin | 202 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dudley Kizer Scout Camp.
Boat launches
Track Dudley Kizer Scout Camp 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 Dudley Kizer Scout Camp
Where does the data for Dudley Kizer Scout Camp 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 Dudley Kizer Scout Camp.