P.U.D. Reservoir dam
P.U.D. Reservoir
P.U.D. Reservoir, located in Morgan, Tennessee, is a vital water supply infrastructure managed by a Public Utility. Completed in 1993, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 42 feet with a hydraulic height of 39 feet. With a storage capacity of 566 acre-feet, the reservoir serves as a key source of water for the region, holding a normal storage level of 472 acre-feet over a surface area of 30 acres.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, P.U.D. Reservoir is subject to regular state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation and maintenance. With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of February 2021, the reservoir poses moderate risks that are actively managed. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway at P.U.D. Reservoir helps regulate water levels during high flow events, contributing to the overall safety and functionality of the dam.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, P.U.D. Reservoir stands out as a critical infrastructure supporting water supply in Tennessee. Its strategic location, storage capacity, and regulatory oversight make it a key player in the region's water management system, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure development and maintenance in the face of 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 P.U.D. Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Obed River Near Lancing | 599 cfs | → |
| Emory River At Oakdale | 63 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Lilly Bridge Near Lancing | 12 cfs | → |
| Daddys Creek Near Hebbertsburg | 16 cfs | → |
| New River At New River | 43 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Near Robbins | 24 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near P.U.D. Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Morgan County Highway 3098, Wartburg
- Melton Hill Park Boat Ramp
- Melton Hill Dam Boat Ramp
- Solway Park Oak Ridge
- New Henderson Road Anderson County
- Loudon Highway 29272, Loudon County
Campgrounds
- Frozen Head State Park
- Mart Fields Campsite
- Old Mac Campsite
- Tub Spring Campsite
- Panther Gap Rockhouse
- Rock Creek Camground
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 P.U.D. Reservoir 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 P.U.D. Reservoir
Where does the data for P.U.D. Reservoir 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 P.U.D. Reservoir.