Lakewood Trails dam
Lakewood Trails
Lakewood Trails is a private dam located in Memphis, Tennessee, regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program. Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at 16 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 13.3 feet and a length of 600 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet and a normal storage of 60 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 8.6 acres with a drainage area of 0.04 square miles.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has no outlet gates. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in September 2020 deemed it satisfactory. With a moderate risk level, the dam undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. It plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region and is a point of interest for climate and water enthusiasts.
Lakewood Trails serves as a vital infrastructure for water storage and management in Shelby County, Tennessee. The dam's design and construction reflect a commitment to safety and sustainability, with regular inspections and a satisfactory condition assessment ensuring its continued functionality. As climate change impacts water resources, structures like Lakewood Trails play a crucial role in mitigating risks and enhancing resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges. Its location in Memphis makes it a significant component of the region's water infrastructure, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical assets for the community's safety and well-being.
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 Lakewood Trails -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf River At Germantown | 592 cfs | → |
| Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown | 402 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Rossville | 409 cfs | → |
| Fletcher Creek At Sycamore View Road At Memphis | 5 cfs | → |
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 524 cfs | → |
| Loosahatchie River Near Arlington | 143 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lakewood Trails.
Track Lakewood Trails 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 Lakewood Trails
Where does the data for Lakewood Trails 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 Lakewood Trails.