Lewisburg Reservoir dam
Lewisburg Reservoir
Lewisburg Reservoir, located in Marshall, Tennessee, is a vital water supply source completed in 1925 with a storage capacity of 565 acre-feet. The reservoir serves the primary purpose of water supply for the local government and also offers recreational opportunities. Situated on the New Lake Branch, the dam stands at 34 feet high with a hydraulic height of 25.4 feet, providing a surface area of 22 acres and draining an area of 1.24 square miles.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, the dam at Lewisburg Reservoir underwent its last inspection in January 2021, receiving a satisfactory condition assessment with a high hazard potential. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and there are no outlet gates associated with the structure. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and is under regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting processes. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lewisburg Reservoir presents a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure and water management in Tennessee.
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 Lewisburg Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Rock Cr At Double Bridges | 3 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek Near Fountain Heights | 3 cfs | → |
| Duck River Above Milltown | 147 cfs | → |
| Cane Creek Near Howell | 0 cfs | → |
| Duck River At Columbia | 194 cfs | → |
| Duck River Near Shelbyville | 140 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lewisburg Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Sowell Mill Pike 3181-3183, Columbia
- Howards Bridge Boat Access
- Lillard's Mill Launch Area
- Carpenter Bridge Road 2308, Columbia
- Iron Bridge Road 918, Columbia
- Riverside Drive 302, Columbia
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Lewisburg Reservoir 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 Lewisburg Reservoir
Where does the data for Lewisburg Reservoir 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 Lewisburg Reservoir.