Greenland Park dam
Greenland Park
Greenland Park is a private water resource infrastructure located in Surgoinsville, Tennessee, along Bradley Creek. Built in 1970, the park features an earth dam with a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 18.5 feet. The dam has a length of 2244 feet and provides a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 41 acre-feet. The park covers a surface area of 7.3 acres and has a drainage area of 0.03 square miles.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Greenland Park has a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The dam is designated as uncontrolled spillway type with no outlet gates. The last inspection of the park was conducted in April 2020, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The overall condition assessment of the park is currently listed as "Not Rated." Greenland Park serves as a valuable water resource for the community, providing recreational opportunities and supporting the local ecosystem.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Greenland Park offers a fascinating insight into the management of water infrastructure in Tennessee. With its unique design features and historical significance, the park represents a balance between water conservation and public safety. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the engineering and risk assessment measures of facilities like Greenland Park becomes increasingly important for ensuring sustainable water management practices in the face of a changing climate.
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 Greenland Park -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clinch River Near Looneys Gap | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Clinch River At Speers Ferry | 353 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Rogersville | 9 cfs | → |
| N F Holston River Near Gate City | 208 cfs | → |
| Crockett Creek Below Rogersville | 1 cfs | → |
| Powell River Near Jonesville | 121 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Greenland Park.
Boat launches
- Christian Bend Road 1008, Church Hill
- Long Bend Road, Surgoinsville
- Kingsport Greenbelt Kingsport
- Beech Creek Boat Ramp
- 2nd Avenue Scott County
- T V A Road, Rogersville
Campgrounds
- Natural Tunnel State Park
- Warriors Path State Park
- Round Top Rv Park
- Davy Crockett Birthplace
- Persimmon Ridge City Park
- Horse Creek Recreation Area
Fishing spots
- Lake Keokee Day Use Area
- Bark Camp Recreation Area
- Dillard Place
- Nolichucky River
- Moses Turn
- Allen Branch Pond
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Alternative Route 58
- Fs Route 700 To Confluence With Clinch River
- Confluence With Guest River To Confluence With Little Stony Creek
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 100.6) To Mine Branch (Rm 99.3)
- State Route 72 Bridge To Confluence With Clinch River
- Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline
More reservoirs
Track Greenland Park in the Snoflo app
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About Greenland Park
Where does the data for Greenland Park 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 Greenland Park.