Monterey Lake#1 dam
Monterey Lake#1
Monterey Lake#1 in Putnam, Tennessee is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1946 to control Stamps Hollow Creek's flow. With a hydraulic height of 35 feet and a structural height of 40 feet, the dam has a length of 424 feet and a storage capacity of 871 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 45 acres and has a drainage area of 0.71 square miles, serving primarily for water storage purposes.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level, Monterey Lake#1 has not been inspected for condition assessment and remains unrated. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and lacks outlet gates, with a last inspection date recorded in October 2020. While the dam does not fall under state jurisdiction, its emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are currently undocumented. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Monterey Lake#1's history and characteristics may find this information valuable for further exploration and analysis of the dam's role in the local 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 Monterey Lake#1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Water River Near Cookeville | 18 cfs | → |
| Roaring River Near Hilham | 10 cfs | → |
| Calfkiller River At Hwy 111 Below Sparta | 282 cfs | → |
| West Fork Obey River Near Alpine | 10 cfs | → |
| East Fork Obey River Near Jamestown | 11 cfs | → |
| Daddys Creek Near Hebbertsburg | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Monterey Lake#1.
Boat launches
- Monterey Highway 1603-1651, Sparta
- Dodson Branch Highway 10281-10325, Gainesboro
- Martins Creek Highway 1179-1299, Granville
Campgrounds
- East Fork Stables
- Standing Stone State Rustic Park
- Floating Mill - Center Hill Lake
- Obey River - Dale Hollow Lake
- Backcountry Camp 1
- Backcountry Camp 2
Paddle runs
- 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
- Center Bridge To Cumberland-Morgan County Line
- Tn/Ky State Line To White Oak Junction
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Track Monterey Lake#1 in the Snoflo app
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About Monterey Lake#1
Where does the data for Monterey Lake#1 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 Monterey Lake#1.