Littlelot Washer Plt #2 dam
Littlelot Washer Plt #2
Littlelot Washer Plt #2 is a private earth dam located in Hickman, Tennessee, completed in 1980 with a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and a normal storage of 41 acre-feet. The dam has a height of 35 feet and a hydraulic height of 32 feet, with a length of 620 feet and a surface area of 8.2 acres. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and being in moderate risk, the dam is not currently rated for its condition and has not been inspected since May 2017.
Situated within the Nashville District, Littlelot Washer Plt #2 serves as a crucial water resource for the area, with a drainage area of 0.07 square miles. It features an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, posing limited risk to downstream areas in case of failure. Although the dam is not regulated or permitted by the state, its presence underscores the importance of monitoring and assessing the condition of infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Littlelot Washer Plt #2 highlights the significance of maintaining and evaluating aging infrastructure to mitigate potential risks and ensure the efficient management of water resources. With its unique characteristics and historical background, this private dam serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between human activities, environmental resilience, and the need for proactive measures to address challenges posed by climate change and water scarcity in the region.
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 Littlelot Washer Plt #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Duck River At Hwy 100 At Centerville | 555 cfs | → |
| Piney River At Vernon | 81 cfs | → |
| Copperas Branch Near Kingfield | 1 cfs | → |
| Duck River At Columbia | 214 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek Near Fountain Heights | 3 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Below Franklin | 72 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Littlelot Washer Plt #2.
Boat launches
- River Trail Maury County
- Riverside Drive 302, Columbia
- Iron Bridge Road 918, Columbia
- Willie Shanes Road 115, Hickman County
- Howards Bridge Boat Access
- Carpenter Bridge Road 2308, Columbia
Campgrounds
- Tennessee Highway 50 Bicycle-Only Campground, At Milepost 408
- Meriwether Lewis Campground
- Meriwether Lewis
- Woodland Shelter
- Montgomery Bell State Park
- Wildcat Shelter
Track Littlelot Washer Plt #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Littlelot Washer Plt #2
Where does the data for Littlelot Washer Plt #2 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 Littlelot Washer Plt #2.