Jeansonne dam
Jeansonne
Jeansonne is a privately owned dam located in Sullivan, Tennessee, along Tribhicks Branch. Built in 2013 by Foundation Systems Engineering, this 30-foot tall earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 28 acre-feet and a surface area of 1.6 acres. Despite not being state regulated or permitted, Jeansonne poses a high hazard potential due to its structural height of 30 feet and hydraulic height of 26 feet.
The dam, with an uncontrolled spillway type, has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Although its condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," Jeansonne undergoes inspections every five years, with the last conducted in March 2019. With emergency action plans and risk management measures not specified, the dam's potential impact in the event of failure underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of those downstream and the surrounding environment.
Located within the jurisdiction of the Huntington District, Jeansonne's risk profile presents a critical area of focus for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As a privately owned structure with no federal oversight, the dam highlights the importance of robust regulatory frameworks and proactive risk management strategies in safeguarding communities and ecosystems dependent on water resources in the region.
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 Jeansonne -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N F Holston River Near Gate City | 208 cfs | → |
| Clinch River At Speers Ferry | 353 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Bristol | 13 cfs | → |
| Watauga River At Elizabethton | 335 cfs | → |
| Doe River At Elizabethton | 293 cfs | → |
| Guest River At Coeburn | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jeansonne.
Boat launches
- Cooks Valley Road 1908, Kingsport
- Light Street Sullivan County
- Kingsport Greenbelt Kingsport
- Beulah Church Drive Sullivan County
- Minga Road Sullivan County
- Sugar Hollow Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Warriors Path State Park
- Round Top Rv Park
- Natural Tunnel State Park
- Bark Camp
- Bark Camp Recreation Area Campground
- Sugar Hollow City Park
Fishing spots
- Bark Camp Recreation Area
- Watauga River
- Lake Keokee Day Use Area
- Nolichucky River
- Dillard Place
- Moses Turn
Paddle runs
- Fs Route 700 To Confluence With Clinch River
- Confluence With Guest River To Confluence With Little Stony Creek
- State Route 72 Bridge To Confluence With Clinch River
- Headwaters To Alternative Route 58
- Headwaters To Tn/Va State Line
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 100.6) To Mine Branch (Rm 99.3)
Track Jeansonne 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 Jeansonne
Where does the data for Jeansonne 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 Jeansonne.