Plainview dam
Plainview
Plainview is a private dam located in Tracy City, Grundy County, Tennessee, along the Big Creek river. Built in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet with a hydraulic height of 18.1 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. With a surface area of 8.3 acres and a drainage area of 0.19 square miles, Plainview serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Plainview poses a significant hazard potential due to its condition being labeled as "Not Rated." The dam has an inspection frequency of 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in January 2019. While the risk assessment for Plainview is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date and no emergency action plan prepared, there is a need for continued monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of this essential water storage structure.
In the event of an emergency, it is crucial for stakeholders to update their contact information and ensure that emergency action plans meet guidelines. With the dam lacking inundation maps and a comprehensive risk management strategy, there is an opportunity for improvement in the preparedness and response protocols for Plainview. By addressing these gaps and implementing proactive measures, the community can better safeguard against potential risks and ensure the long-term sustainability of this important water resource.
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 Plainview -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk River Near Pelham | 31 cfs | → |
| Bradley Creek Nr Prairie Plains | 33 cfs | → |
| Sequatchie River Near Whitwell | 152 cfs | → |
| Duck River Below Manchester | 41 cfs | → |
| North Chickamauga Creek Near Montlake | 0 cfs | → |
| Collins River Near Mcminnville | 198 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Plainview.
Boat launches
- Prairie Plains Road 6471, Hillsboro
- Morris Ferry Dock Road 66-98, Estill Springs
- Manchester Beach Road, Tullahoma
- Bennett Lake Road 257-463, Whitwell
- Franklin County Park Boat Ramp
- Interstate 24, Jasper
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Coon Creek
- Bowman Branch
- Fayetteville Old Stone Bridge
- Madison County Lake
- Desoto State Park Lake
- Guntersville Lake
Paddle runs
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
More reservoirs
Track Plainview in the Snoflo app
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About Plainview
Where does the data for Plainview 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 Plainview.