Cedar Hill Park dam
Cedar Hill Park
Located in Davidson, Tennessee, Cedar Hill Park is a local government-owned water resource that serves multiple purposes, including flood control and recreational activities. The earth dam, standing at a structural height of 17.1 feet, was completed in 1976 to regulate the North Fork Ewing Creek. With a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.5 acres, the park offers a serene environment for visitors to enjoy nature while also ensuring the safety of the surrounding community.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Cedar Hill Park has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition, as per the most recent inspection in January 2021. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to prevent any potential risks. Despite its moderate risk assessment level of 3, the park remains a vital asset in managing water resources and climate resilience in the region.
With its proximity to Nashville District and the oversight of the local government, Cedar Hill Park stands as an essential infrastructure for flood control and water management in the area. As an earth dam with a history dating back to the 1970s, the park continues to play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. Its combination of functional design and recreational value makes it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Cedar Hill Park -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek Near Edenwold | 3 cfs | → |
| Whites Creek Near Bordeaux | 35 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Woodland St At Nashville | 7,180 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Nashville | 5,230 cfs | → |
| Browns Creek At State Fairgrounds At Nashville | 6 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Charlotte Ave | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Hill Park.
Boat launches
- Lock 2 Road, Nashville
- Burnett Road 827, Nashville
- Rockland Boat Ramp
- Waltons Ferry Boat Ramp Road, Hendersonville
- Heartland Park Boat Ramp
- Old Hickory Boat Ramp
Track Cedar Hill Park 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 Cedar Hill Park
Where does the data for Cedar Hill Park 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 Cedar Hill Park.