Kibbey Lake dam
Kibbey Lake
Kibbey Lake in Sumner, Tennessee, is a private recreational lake with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This Earth dam structure stands at a structural height of 21.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Although the lake does not have a designated drainage area, it covers a surface area of 5 acres, making it a small yet picturesque destination for outdoor recreation.
Despite its modest size, Kibbey Lake poses a high hazard potential and is classified as having a moderate risk level. The dam structure, primarily used for recreation, features an uncontrolled spillway and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection conducted on the site was in September 2017, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the lake does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, its risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain undisclosed, raising concerns for potential safety and environmental risks associated with the facility.
With its serene surroundings and recreational offerings, Kibbey Lake serves as a charming retreat for visitors seeking a tranquil getaway in the heart of Tennessee. While the lake's infrastructure may not be extensively monitored or regulated, its hazard potential and risk level warrant attention from water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in ensuring the safety and sustainability of this private water resource.
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 Kibbey Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Drakes Creek Near Franklin | 18 cfs | → |
| Dry Creek Near Edenwold | 0 cfs | → |
| Drakes Creek Near Alvaton | 94 cfs | → |
| Whites Creek Near Bordeaux | 4 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Woodland St At Nashville | 7,180 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Nashville | 4,650 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kibbey Lake.
Boat launches
- Station Camp Creek Access
- Old Hickory Gallatin
- Lock 4 Road 1302, Gallatin
- Avondale Access Road 198, Hendersonville
- Woods Ferry Road, Gallatin
- Hartsville Pike 2330, Gallatin
Track Kibbey Lake 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 Kibbey Lake
Where does the data for Kibbey Lake 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 Kibbey Lake.