Pine Creek #1 dam
Pine Creek #1
Pine Creek #1, located in Scott, Tennessee, is a vital earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1970 for flood risk reduction along the Pine Creek river. With a structural height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 23 feet, this dam has a normal storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1182 acre-feet, serving the community with essential water supply and recreational opportunities. The dam covers a surface area of 30.2 acres and has a drainage area of 2.19 square miles, ensuring effective management of water resources in the region.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Pine Creek #1 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safe operation and compliance with regulatory standards. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment as of March 2021 is satisfactory, indicating that it is adequately maintained and poses a moderate risk. With no outlet gates and an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam stands as a critical infrastructure for flood control and water management in the area, contributing to the overall resilience of the region against natural disasters.
As a significant structure in the Louisville District, Pine Creek #1 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks, providing water supply, and supporting recreational activities for the local community. With its efficient design and satisfactory condition, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Tennessee, highlighting the importance of infrastructure in safeguarding communities against environmental challenges.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pine Creek #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| New River At New River | 153 cfs | → |
| South Fork Cumberland River Near Stearns | 197 cfs | → |
| South Fk Cumberland River At Leatherwood Ford | 478 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Near Robbins | 198 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork At Saxton | 126 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Cumberland Falls | 1,170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pine Creek #1.
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About Pine Creek #1
Where does the data for Pine Creek #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 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 below 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.
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.