Victor Ashe dam
Victor Ashe
Victor Ashe is a dam located in Knox, Tennessee, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 2004, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, with a length of 309 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 11 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, serving the surrounding area with a surface area of 2 acres and draining a 0.14 square mile watershed.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Victor Ashe is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with standards. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, with the last inspection conducted in June 2020. The risk assessment for Victor Ashe is moderate, with measures in place to manage any potential risks associated with the dam.
Located on Tribthird Creek within the Nashville District, Victor Ashe is a key focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region. With its recreational purpose and significant impact on the local watershed, this dam serves as both a vital infrastructure element and a natural habitat for various aquatic species. Its management and maintenance are crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the 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 Victor Ashe -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bullrun Creek Near Halls Crossroads | 16 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Solway | 31 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Alcoa | 127 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Maryville | 129 cfs | → |
| Little Pigeon River At Sevierville | 156 cfs | → |
| Little River Above Townsend | 92 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Victor Ashe.
Boat launches
- Neyland Greenway University Of Tennessee
- James White Parkway Knoxville
- Maloney Road Park Boat Ramp
- Alcoa Highway Knoxville
- Mead's Quarry Lake Ramp
- New Henderson Road Anderson County
Campgrounds
- Poland Creek
- Clinton / Knoxville North Koa
- East Campground
- Big Ridge State Park
- Yarberry Peninsula
- West Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 48.0) To Tn360 Bridge (Rm 30.0)
- Polecat Branch To Snowbird Picnic Area
- Owlcamp Branch To Polecat Branch
- Center Bridge To Cumberland-Morgan County Line
- Headwaters Near Mitchell Lick To Owlcamp Branch
- Headwaters Near Graham County Line To Nc/Tn State Line
Track Victor Ashe 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 Victor Ashe
Where does the data for Victor Ashe 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 Victor Ashe.