Burnett dam
Burnett
Burnett, located in Morgan, Tennessee, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1969 on Alexander Creek. With a hydraulic height of 16.3 feet and a structural height of 19.8 feet, Burnett stands at 20 feet tall and spans 330 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 78 acre-feet and a surface area of 11.9 acres, serving the purpose of water resource management in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Burnett has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for caution and proactive risk management measures. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment and lacks emergency action plans and inundation maps. However, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With no federal oversight or funding, Burnett remains under private ownership and management, highlighting the importance of local stewardship in maintaining water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Burnett offers a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, risk management, and environmental stewardship. Its location in a region prone to climate variability underscores the importance of proactive measures to ensure the safety and resilience of water infrastructure. By understanding the unique characteristics and challenges of dams like Burnett, enthusiasts can contribute to the development of sustainable water resource management practices that are crucial in adapting to a changing climate and ensuring the long-term availability of water for communities and ecosystems alike.
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 Burnett -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek At Lilly Bridge Near Lancing | 12 cfs | → |
| East Fork Obey River Near Jamestown | 11 cfs | → |
| Obed River Near Lancing | 599 cfs | → |
| Daddys Creek Near Hebbertsburg | 16 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Near Robbins | 24 cfs | → |
| West Fork Obey River Near Alpine | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burnett.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- East Fork Stables
- Timber Ridge Horse Campground
- Rock Creek Camground
- Honeycreek Horse Camp
- Saddle Valley Campground
- Spruce Creek Stables & Campground
Paddle runs
- U.S. 127 Bridge To Morgan County Line
- I-40 Bridge To Western Boundary Of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, At Adams Bridge
- Center Bridge To Cumberland-Morgan County Line
- Mill Site To Center Bridge
- Tn/Ky State Line To White Oak Junction
- Kentucky Road 478 To Kentucky Road 679
More reservoirs
Track Burnett in the Snoflo app
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About Burnett
Where does the data for Burnett 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 Burnett.