Burem Lake dam
Burem Lake
Burem Lake, located in Hawkins, Tennessee, is a privately owned water resource that serves as a significant feature in the area. Built in 1970, this Earth dam stands at a structural height of 24.3 feet, with a hydraulic height of 21.1 feet. The lake has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet and a normal storage of 54 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 6.4 acres and draining an area of 0.14 square miles.
Despite not being regulated by the state and lacking state inspections and enforcement, Burem Lake poses a significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. The spillway is categorized as uncontrolled, with no outlet gates present. The dam has not been rated for its current condition, with the last inspection conducted in April 2020. The lake's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently undisclosed. With its picturesque setting and crucial role in local water management, Burem Lake is an essential resource for both the community and the environment.
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 Burem Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Near Rogersville | 9 cfs | → |
| Crockett Creek Below Rogersville | 1 cfs | → |
| Clinch River Near Looneys Gap | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Clinch River At Speers Ferry | 390 cfs | → |
| Powell River Near Jonesville | 130 cfs | → |
| Big Limestone Creek Near Limestone | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burem Lake.
Boat launches
- Beech Creek Boat Ramp
- T V A Road, Rogersville
- Long Bend Road, Surgoinsville
- Christian Bend Road 1008, Church Hill
- Malinda Ferry Road, Rogersville
- Jesus Church Road, Mooresburg
Campgrounds
- Davy Crockett Birthplace
- Natural Tunnel State Park
- Kinser Park
- Cherokee Lake County Park
- Warriors Path State Park
- Round Top Rv Park
Fishing spots
- Dillard Place
- Moses Turn
- Lake Keokee Day Use Area
- Allen Branch Pond
- Nolichucky River
- Bark Camp Recreation Area
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Alternative Route 58
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 100.6) To Mine Branch (Rm 99.3)
- Fs Route 700 To Confluence With Clinch River
- Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline
- Confluence With Guest River To Confluence With Little Stony Creek
- State Route 72 Bridge To Confluence With Clinch River
More reservoirs
Track Burem 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 Burem Lake
Where does the data for Burem 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 Burem Lake.