Lemons dam
Lemons
Lemons is a private dam located in Rhea, Tennessee, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond. This earth dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Despite its small surface area of 10 acres, Lemons poses a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway type and moderate risk assessment rating.
Although not regulated by the state, Lemons has a history of regular inspections, with the last one conducted in January 2019. With an inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam's condition assessment remains "Not Rated," highlighting the need for further evaluation. While emergency action plans and risk management measures are currently undeveloped, Lemons serves as a crucial water resource for fire protection and wildlife support in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique characteristics of Lemons, such as its association with private ownership and its high hazard potential, offer valuable insights into the importance of proper dam maintenance and risk assessment. With a focus on enhancing emergency preparedness and implementing effective risk management measures, Lemons represents a key example of the intersection between water infrastructure and environmental stewardship.
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 Lemons -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sewee Creek Near Decatur | 24 cfs | → |
| Daddys Creek Near Hebbertsburg | 11 cfs | → |
| Emory River At Oakdale | 50 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula Creek Near Sanford | 27 cfs | → |
| Obed River Near Lancing | 599 cfs | → |
| Hiwassee River At Charleston | 10,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lemons.
Boat launches
- Meigs County
- Loudon Highway 29272, Loudon County
- Blythes Ferry Road 5673, Dayton
- Blythe Ferry Road 6699, Meigs County
- Tn 58 3829, Meigs County
- Mcminn County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Mill Site To Center Bridge
- Center Bridge To Cumberland-Morgan County Line
- I-40 Bridge To Western Boundary Of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, At Adams Bridge
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
- U.S. 127 Bridge To Morgan County Line
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 48.0) To Tn360 Bridge (Rm 30.0)
Track Lemons 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 Lemons
Where does the data for Lemons 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 Lemons.