Enoree Lake dam
Enoree Lake
Enoree Lake, located in Davidson, Tennessee, is a privately-owned reservoir primarily used for fire protection, stocking, and recreational activities. Built in 1953, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 20.9 feet and a structural height of 23.9 feet, with a storage capacity of 28 acre-feet. With a surface area of 2.3 acres and a drainage area of 0.12 square miles, Enoree Lake serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding community.
Despite its small size, Enoree Lake has a significant hazard potential and is categorized as having a moderate risk level. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in November 2016, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam does not have any associated locks or outlet gates, it remains an important feature in the local landscape, providing both essential functions and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find Enoree Lake to be a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure. With its unique design, moderate risk level, and historical significance, this privately-owned reservoir offers insights into the challenges and opportunities of managing water resources in Tennessee. As climate change continues to impact the region, understanding the role of structures like Enoree Lake becomes increasingly important for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water supply.
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 Enoree Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Harpeth River At Bellevue | 2,270 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs | 4,090 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Charlotte Ave | 158 cfs | → |
| Whites Creek Near Bordeaux | 270 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Below Franklin | 429 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 Enoree Lake.
Boat launches
- Cleeces Ferry Boat Ramp
- Brush Creek Recreational Area
- Marrowbone Lake Road 6398, Nashville-Davidson
- Lock 2 Road, Nashville
- Heartland Park Boat Ramp
- Cheatham County
Campgrounds
- Camping Municipal
- Harpeth River Bridge
- Wildcat Shelter
- Woodland Shelter
- Montgomery Bell State Park
- Anderson Road - J. Percy Priest Reservoir
Paddle runs
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Track Enoree Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Enoree Lake
Where does the data for Enoree 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 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 Enoree Lake.