Wayland Lake dam
Wayland Lake
Wayland Lake in Grainger, Tennessee, is a private water resource managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and designed by USDA-SCS experts. Built in 1965, this Earth-type dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation. With a dam height of 31 feet and a storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, Wayland Lake covers a surface area of 7 acres and has a drainage area of 0.99 square miles.
The lake's spillway, with a width of 70 feet, is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential. Despite not being state regulated or inspected, Wayland Lake offers a moderate risk level according to the data. The surrounding area is picturesque, with Shield's Cove and Lea Creek nearby, creating a tranquil environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. While the dam's condition is not rated, its risk management measures and emergency preparedness status are not fully detailed.
Overall, Wayland Lake stands as a serene yet functional water resource in Tennessee, serving both practical and recreational purposes for the local community. With its historical significance and natural beauty, this private lake offers a glimpse into the careful balance between human intervention and environmental conservation in managing water resources for the benefit of all.
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 Wayland Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bullrun Creek Near Halls Crossroads | 15 cfs | → |
| Little Pigeon River At Sevierville | 153 cfs | → |
| Clinch River Above Tazewell | 512 cfs | → |
| Powell River Near Arthur | 266 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Alcoa | 133 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Maryville | 120 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wayland Lake.
Boat launches
- Nance Ferry Road Grainger County
- Renfro Road 2637, Jefferson City
- Tva Dam Road, Jefferson City
- Claiborne County
- Highway 33 South 5799, Claiborne County
- Grainger County Park Boat Launch
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Wayland Lake 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 Wayland Lake
Where does the data for Wayland 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 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 Wayland Lake.