Woodland Hills Lake dam
Woodland Hills Lake
Woodland Hills Lake, located in Dickson, Tennessee, is a privately owned reservoir managed for recreation purposes. Constructed in 1999 by Ragan Smith Associates, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 48.5 feet and a structural height of 54.6 feet, with a length of 505 feet and a storage capacity of 485 acre-feet. The lake covers 16.8 acres and is fed by Turkey Creek, offering a tranquil setting for water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Woodland Hills Lake is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and integrity. It has a significant hazard potential but is currently assessed as satisfactory. With a moderate risk level and a regular inspection frequency, the dam remains in good condition as of the latest assessment in February 2021. While an emergency action plan is not specified, the lake is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has no outlet gates, highlighting its design for recreational use rather than flood control.
Overall, Woodland Hills Lake offers a picturesque retreat for visitors seeking outdoor recreation in a peaceful natural setting. Its well-maintained dam structure, regulatory oversight, and moderate risk assessment provide assurance of safety for those looking to enjoy the beauty of this reservoir in Dickson, Tennessee.
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 Woodland Hills Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piney River At Vernon | 79 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs | 34 cfs | → |
| Copperas Branch Near Kingfield | 1 cfs | → |
| Duck River At Hwy 100 At Centerville | 528 cfs | → |
| Duck River Above Hurricane Mills | 777 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek At Ellis Mills | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woodland Hills Lake.
Boat launches
- Cheatham County
- Brush Creek Recreational Area
- Willie Shanes Road 115, Hickman County
- Cleeces Ferry Boat Ramp
- River Trail Maury County
- Gaynor Slough Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Woodland Shelter
- Montgomery Bell State Park
- Wildcat Shelter
- Tennessee Highway 50 Bicycle-Only Campground, At Milepost 408
- Harpeth River Bridge
- Camping Municipal
Paddle runs
- Bethel Bridge On County Road 6174 To Confluence With Duck River
- The Henryville Bridge Crossing On County Road 6230 To Bethel Bridge On County Road 6174
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Track Woodland Hills Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Woodland Hills Lake
Where does the data for Woodland Hills 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.
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