New Shoal Creek dam
New Shoal Creek
New Shoal Creek in Lawrence, Tennessee is a privately owned dam that has been regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program. Completed in 1924, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 45 feet and has a hydraulic height of 43.3 feet. With a storage capacity of 989 acre-feet and a drainage area of 85.8 square miles, it serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
Despite its age, New Shoal Creek dam is in satisfactory condition and has a significant hazard potential, which is regularly monitored through inspections conducted every two years. The dam's spillway type is classified as uncontrolled, and it has a surface area of 54 acres. Located on the Shoal Creek river, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and providing essential water storage for various purposes in the surrounding area.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's condition assessment and risk assessment have been conducted to ensure the safety of nearby residents. With a moderate risk rating of 3, the dam's risk management measures are in place to mitigate any potential hazards. Overall, New Shoal Creek dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management practices and serves as a key asset in the region's efforts to adapt to changing climate conditions.
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 New Shoal Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek At Iron City | 601 cfs | → |
| Elk River At Prospect | 3,330 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek Near Fountain Heights | 3 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Flat Woods | 886 cfs | → |
| Duck River At Columbia | 708 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek Near Florence Al | 251 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near New Shoal Creek.
Boat launches
- Vales Mill Road 1300-1368, Pulaski
- Lauderdale County 47 Lauderdale County
- Veto Road 2156, Prospect
- Second Creek Boat Ramp
- Lauderdale County 575 Lauderdale County
- Highway 127 28901-29089, Elkmont
Campgrounds
- David Crockett State Park
- Laurel Hill Lake - Twra
- Meriwether Lewis
- Meriwether Lewis Campground
- Joe Wheeler State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Henryville Bridge Crossing On County Road 6230 To Bethel Bridge On County Road 6174
- Bethel Bridge On County Road 6174 To Confluence With Duck River
More reservoirs
Track New Shoal Creek in the Snoflo app
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About New Shoal Creek
Where does the data for New Shoal Creek 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 New Shoal Creek.