Huber Effluent Pond #5 dam
Huber Effluent Pond #5
Huber Effluent Pond #5 is a privately owned earth dam structure located in McMinn, Tennessee, along the Tribconasauga Creek. Built in 1979, this tailings pond has a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, with a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. The dam spans 500 feet in length and covers an area of 8 acres, serving the primary purpose of tailings containment.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Huber Effluent Pond #5 is not currently regulated or inspected by the state of Tennessee. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway type and no outlet gates, posing a moderate risk according to the risk assessment. With a condition assessment of "Not Rated" and no emergency action plan in place, the dam's management and safety measures remain unclear.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Huber Effluent Pond #5 presents an intriguing case study of an aging dam structure in need of further evaluation and regulatory oversight. Its location along a significant waterway and the lack of recent inspection data raise questions about the potential environmental impact and safety risks associated with this dam. Further research and monitoring efforts may be necessary to ensure the continued integrity and resilience of this essential water infrastructure.
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 Huber Effluent Pond #5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oostanaula Creek Near Sanford | 32 cfs | → |
| Hiwassee River At Charleston | 10,400 cfs | → |
| Tellico River At Tellico Plains | 122 cfs | → |
| Ocoee River At Copperhill | 256 cfs | → |
| Sewee Creek Near Decatur | 28 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Crandall | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Huber Effluent Pond #5.
Boat launches
- Highway 30 5514, Benton
- Ellis Creek Road 155, Reliance
- Patty Road 1527, Delano
- Towee Creek Launch
- Dentville Road 266-362, Benton
- Apalachia Powerhouse Launch
Campgrounds
- Gee Creek
- Quinn Springs Rec Area
- Big Lost Creek
- Lost Creek Campground
- Chilhowee Recreation Area
- Chilhowee Rec Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 48.0) To Tn360 Bridge (Rm 30.0)
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
Track Huber Effluent Pond #5 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 Huber Effluent Pond #5
Where does the data for Huber Effluent Pond #5 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 Huber Effluent Pond #5.