Stratton Lake dam
Stratton Lake
Stratton Lake in Cheatham, Tennessee, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose designated as "Other." The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 29.4 feet and a structural height of 32.8 feet, with a total length of 160 feet. The lake has a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres, with a drainage area of 0.13 square miles.
Despite its relatively small size, this dam has a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risk it poses to downstream areas in the event of a failure. The last inspection of Stratton Lake took place in May 2016, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. The condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," with no emergency action plan prepared or risk management measures in place.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Stratton Lake intriguing due to its unique characteristics and the potential risks associated with its high hazard potential. The moderate risk assessment rating further adds to the complexity and importance of monitoring and maintaining this dam to ensure the safety of surrounding areas and the environment. This data provides valuable insight into the structural and operational aspects of the dam, highlighting the need for further assessment and potential risk mitigation measures in the future.
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 Stratton Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Creek Near Ashland City | 108 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs | 49 cfs | → |
| Whites Creek Near Bordeaux | 35 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Charlotte Ave | 11 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River At Bellevue | 53 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Woodland St At Nashville | 7,180 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stratton Lake.
Boat launches
- Brush Creek Recreational Area
- Marrowbone Lake Road 6398, Nashville-Davidson
- Cheatham County
- Cleeces Ferry Boat Ramp
- Lock 2 Road, Nashville
- Burnett Road 827, Nashville
Campgrounds
- Harpeth River Bridge
- Camping Municipal
- Wildcat Shelter
- Montgomery Bell State Park
- Woodland Shelter
- Anderson Road - J. Percy Priest Reservoir
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Track Stratton Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Stratton Lake
Where does the data for Stratton 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 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 Stratton Lake.