Standing Stone dam
Standing Stone
Standing Stone is a concrete dam located in Overton, Tennessee, specifically in Butler's Landing along Mill Creek. Built in 1936 for recreation purposes, it stands at a hydraulic height of 30.9 feet and a structural height of 43.1 feet, with a length of 280 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 520 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1508 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 52 acres and serving a drainage area of 14.32 square miles.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Standing Stone is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Tennessee. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, with a hazard potential rated as significant and a condition assessment deemed satisfactory as of the last inspection in July 2020. While the risk assessment categorized the dam as moderate, with a DSAC assignment pending, there are no emergency action plans or inundation maps in place.
The dam poses a moderate risk but remains in satisfactory condition, serving as a pivotal recreational spot in Overton County. Its historical significance adds to its appeal for water resource and climate enthusiasts, providing an opportunity to explore the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in managing water resources. Standing Stone stands as a testament to the importance of monitoring and maintaining infrastructure for both safety and enjoyment.
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 Standing Stone -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring River Near Hilham | 10 cfs | → |
| West Fork Obey River Near Alpine | 10 cfs | → |
| Wolf River Near Byrdstown | 15 cfs | → |
| East Fork Obey River Near Jamestown | 11 cfs | → |
| Salt Lick Creek Below Red Boiling Springs | 27 cfs | → |
| Falling Water River Near Cookeville | 24 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Standing Stone.
Boat launches
- State Park Road Clinton County
- Dodson Branch Highway 10281-10325, Gainesboro
- Tennessee 111, Byrdstown
- Cumberland County
- Riverbrook Trail Cumberland County
- Martins Creek Highway 1179-1299, Granville
Campgrounds
- Standing Stone State Rustic Park
- Dale Hollow Dam - Dale Hollow Lake
- Willow Grove - Dale Hollow Lake
- Lillydale - Dale Hollow Lake
- Obey River - Dale Hollow Lake
- Dale Hollow State Park
Track Standing Stone in the Snoflo app
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About Standing Stone
Where does the data for Standing Stone 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 Standing Stone.