Crews Lake dam
Crews Lake
Crews Lake, located in Williamson, Tennessee, is a private recreational lake primarily used for leisure activities. Built in 2000, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 65 feet and has a hydraulic height of 62 feet, offering a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. With a surface area of 6.2 acres and a drainage area of 0.06 square miles, Crews Lake provides a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy water-based activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Crews Lake undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in July 2019. The risk assessment for the dam is rated as moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. While the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the lake is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, ensuring the safety of the surrounding area in case of excess water discharge.
Managed by a private entity, Crews Lake offers a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a recreational escape in the heart of Tennessee. With its serene waters and picturesque surroundings, this dam serves as a valuable asset for the community, providing a safe and enjoyable environment for outdoor recreation.
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 Crews Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Copperas Branch Near Kingfield | 1 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Below Franklin | 31 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River At Franklin | 14 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River At Bellevue | 41 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs | 34 cfs | → |
| Duck River At Columbia | 194 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crews Lake.
Boat launches
- River Trail Maury County
- Riverside Drive 302, Columbia
- Cleeces Ferry Boat Ramp
- Iron Bridge Road 918, Columbia
- Brush Creek Recreational Area
- Carpenter Bridge Road 2308, Columbia
Campgrounds
- Woodland Shelter
- Tennessee Highway 50 Bicycle-Only Campground, At Milepost 408
- Wildcat Shelter
- Montgomery Bell State Park
- Camping Municipal
- Campers Rv Park
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
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Track Crews Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Crews Lake
Where does the data for Crews 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 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Crews Lake.