Pine Dam dam
Pine Dam
Pine Dam, also known as Pine Lake or Piney Creek Dam, is a Federal-owned structure located in Henderson, Tennessee. Built by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in 1964, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 39 feet and spans a length of 550 feet along the Piney Creek river. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits including recreation opportunities for locals and visitors.
With a storage capacity of 7,620 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 5,040 acre-feet, Pine Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet and is equipped with other controlled outlets including slide gates. Despite its significant hazard potential, Pine Dam is regularly inspected by TVA to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards are maintained.
Located in the Memphis District and overseen by the Tennessee Valley Authority, Pine Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood mitigation and water management in the area. Its strategic placement and design make it a key player in protecting the community from potential inundation events while also providing recreational opportunities for residents to enjoy the surrounding Pine Lake area.
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 Pine Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview | 81 cfs | → |
| Horse Creek Near Savannah | 72 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Flat Woods | 329 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy River At Bruceton | 70 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon | 38 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek At Camden | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pine Dam.
Boat launches
- White Oak Wildlife Road, Sardis
- Main Street 499, Saltillo
- Lowell Thomas Drive Madison County
- Beech Bend Park Road, Decaturville
- Tennessee River Lane 475, Savannah
- Mousetail Landing State Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Pine Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pine Dam
Where does the data for Pine Dam 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 Pine Dam.