Brushy Mountain dam
Brushy Mountain
Brushy Mountain in Tennessee is a public utility dam regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. Built in 1949, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 57 feet and has a hydraulic height of 46 feet, with a storage capacity of 139 acre-feet. It is situated on Crooked Fork Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee, and serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, Brushy Mountain poses a high hazard potential due to its location and the volume of water it holds. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, and the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating. Emergency action plans are in place, and the dam is regularly inspected to ensure its safety. With a surface area of 5.6 acres and a drainage area of 0.12 square miles, Brushy Mountain plays a vital role in water management and climate resilience in the region.
Overall, Brushy Mountain is a key infrastructure asset that contributes to water supply and management in the area. As a regulated public utility dam, it undergoes regular inspections and risk assessments to maintain its safety and functionality. Its location on Crooked Fork Creek and its high hazard potential highlight the importance of proper management and maintenance to ensure the protection of the surrounding community and environment from potential risks associated with dam failure.
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 Brushy Mountain -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Emory River At Oakdale | 76 cfs | → |
| Obed River Near Lancing | 599 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Lilly Bridge Near Lancing | 14 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Solway | 32 cfs | → |
| New River At New River | 48 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Near Robbins | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brushy Mountain.
Boat launches
- Morgan County Highway 3098, Wartburg
- Melton Hill Park Boat Ramp
- Solway Park Oak Ridge
- Melton Hill Dam Boat Ramp
- New Henderson Road Anderson County
- Mountain View Road 332, Norris
Campgrounds
- Mart Fields Campsite
- Tub Spring Campsite
- Panther Gap Rockhouse
- Old Mac Campsite
- Coffin Springs Campsite
- Frozen Head State Park
Paddle runs
- Center Bridge To Cumberland-Morgan County Line
- U.S. 127 Bridge To Morgan County Line
- I-40 Bridge To Western Boundary Of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, At Adams Bridge
- Mill Site To Center Bridge
- Tn/Ky State Line To White Oak Junction
- Kentucky Road 478 To Kentucky Road 679
Track Brushy Mountain 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 Brushy Mountain
Where does the data for Brushy Mountain 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 High 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 Brushy Mountain.