Creswell Lake#20 dam
Creswell Lake#20
Creswell Lake#20, located in Gibson County, Tennessee, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1968 with a primary purpose that is not specified. This 11.4 feet high structure has a hydraulic height of 7.3 feet and a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, the lake covers a surface area of 9.2 acres and has a spillway type classified as uncontrolled. Despite being associated with low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition has not been rated and it has not been inspected since August 2017.
Owned by a private entity, Creswell Lake#20 does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation. The dam, situated in the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, does not have any associated locks or outlets. While it lacks a designated purpose and has not been assessed for its condition, the structure's risk assessment suggests a moderate level of risk. The dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps preparedness are unknown, highlighting potential gaps in preparedness for any unforeseen events.
Despite its age and lack of recent inspection, Creswell Lake#20 remains a notable feature in the Tennessee landscape, serving as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources. With its unique characteristics and risk profile, this dam presents an opportunity for further research and evaluation to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding area's water supply and ecosystems. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Creswell Lake#20 offers a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure management and the intersection of private ownership with public safety and environmental concerns.
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 Creswell Lake#20 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Obion River Near Greenfield | 149 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview | 75 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon | 38 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy River At Bruceton | 65 cfs | → |
| North Fork Obion River Near Martin | 200 cfs | → |
| South Fork Forked Deer River Near Owl City | 293 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Creswell Lake#20.
Boat launches
Track Creswell Lake#20 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 Creswell Lake#20
Where does the data for Creswell Lake#20 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 Creswell Lake#20.