Whitworth dam
Whitworth
Whitworth is a privately owned water resource located in Williamson County, Tennessee, specifically along the Gin Branch river. This earth dam structure has a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, with a length of 200 feet. Its primary purposes include fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation, making it a versatile and valuable asset for the local community.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Whitworth has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, but proper risk management measures may need to be implemented in the future to address potential hazards.
Overall, Whitworth serves multiple purposes and provides important water resources for the surrounding area. With its moderate risk assessment and lack of certain safety protocols, there is room for improvement in terms of emergency preparedness and risk management. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find this site particularly interesting for its potential environmental impact and the need for sustainable management practices.
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 Whitworth -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs | 34 cfs | → |
| Copperas Branch Near Kingfield | 1 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River At Bellevue | 41 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Below Franklin | 31 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River At Franklin | 14 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Charlotte Ave | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Whitworth.
Boat launches
- Brush Creek Recreational Area
- Cleeces Ferry Boat Ramp
- Cheatham County
- Marrowbone Lake Road 6398, Nashville-Davidson
- River Trail Maury County
- Lock 2 Road, Nashville
Campgrounds
- Woodland Shelter
- Wildcat Shelter
- Montgomery Bell State Park
- Camping Municipal
- Harpeth River Bridge
- Tennessee Highway 50 Bicycle-Only Campground, At Milepost 408
Paddle runs
- The Henryville Bridge Crossing On County Road 6230 To Bethel Bridge On County Road 6174
- Bethel Bridge On County Road 6174 To Confluence With Duck River
More reservoirs
Track Whitworth in the Snoflo app
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About Whitworth
Where does the data for Whitworth 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.