Lever dam
Lever
Lever, a privately owned dam situated in Kingston Springs, Tennessee, holds a significant role in water resource management within the state. Constructed in 1945, Lever stands at a structural height of 26.4 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet, serving the purpose of controlling the flow of Harrison Branch. With a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.15 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water levels in the region.
Despite its age, Lever has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition, with a high hazard potential due to its location and the volume of water it holds. The dam is inspected on a regular basis by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program to ensure its safety and functionality. Lever's spillway type is listed as uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity not specified. The dam's risk assessment has been rated as moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in Williamson County, Lever serves as an important asset for both water resource management and flood control. With its historical significance and critical role in the region's water supply, Lever stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and monitoring dam structures to ensure the safety and well-being of surrounding communities. Through continued inspection and risk management efforts, Lever continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the environment and residents of Kingston Springs and beyond.
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 Lever -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Copperas Branch Near Kingfield | 1 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs | 38 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River At Bellevue | 47 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Below Franklin | 27 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River At Franklin | 18 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Charlotte Ave | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lever.
Boat launches
- Cleeces Ferry Boat Ramp
- Brush Creek Recreational Area
- Marrowbone Lake Road 6398, Nashville-Davidson
- River Trail Maury County
- Cheatham County
- Heartland Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Woodland Shelter
- Wildcat Shelter
- Camping Municipal
- Montgomery Bell State Park
- 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 Lever in the Snoflo app
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About Lever
Where does the data for Lever 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 Lever.