Whiteville Lake dam
Whiteville Lake
Whiteville Lake is a significant water resource located in Hardeman, Tennessee, with a primary purpose that is not specified in the data. The dam, completed in 1943, is classified as an Earth dam type with a hydraulic height of 15.5 feet and a structural height of 21.5 feet. The reservoir has a capacity of 1,853 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 666 acre-feet and a surface area of 147 acres. Whiteville Lake is situated on Oak Dain Creek and is regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its historical significance, Whiteville Lake is currently rated as having a poor condition assessment and a significant hazard potential. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 80 feet, and it features Tainter (radial) outlet gates. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC (Dam Safety Action Classification) assignment pending. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are conducted to monitor its condition and ensure the safety of the surrounding area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Whiteville Lake to be a compelling subject for further study and monitoring due to its critical role in the local ecosystem and potential impact on the community in the event of a dam failure.
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 Whiteville Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchie River At Bolivar | 1,460 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Lagrange | 180 cfs | → |
| Loosahatchie River Near Arlington | 180 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Rossville | 413 cfs | → |
| South Fork Forked Deer River Near Owl City | 586 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 86 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Whiteville Lake.
Boat launches
- Highway 76 4770, Brownsville
- Highway 57 23970-23972, Pocahontas
- Highway 54 9262-9326, Covington
- Highway 54 9237-9547, Brownsville
Track Whiteville 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 Whiteville Lake
Where does the data for Whiteville 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 Significant 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 Whiteville Lake.