Lakeview Circle dam
Lakeview Circle
Lakeview Circle is a significant earth dam located in Tennessee, specifically in Houston County. Constructed in 1972, this dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17.1 feet and a structural height of 25.6 feet, with a total length of 350 feet. It serves the purpose of impounding the South Fork Forked Deer River, creating a surface area of 2.8 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Lakeview Circle has a satisfactory condition assessment as of February 2021, with a significant hazard potential due to its location and design. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Tennessee, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway at Lakeview Circle helps manage water flow during periods of excess discharge.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lakeview Circle offers a valuable insight into dam infrastructure and management practices. With its moderate risk assessment rating and regular inspections, this dam serves as a vital component in water resource management in the region. Its history, design, and operational details make it a compelling subject for those interested in the intersection of water management and environmental stewardship.
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 Lakeview Circle -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Creek At Ellis Mills | 61 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek At Camden | 64 cfs | → |
| Duck River Above Hurricane Mills | 3,240 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Cadiz | 485 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy River At Bruceton | 446 cfs | → |
| Piney River At Vernon | 239 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lakeview Circle.
Boat launches
- Bellwood Landing Road 491, Indian Mound
- Humphreys County
- Lake Access Road 199, Big Sandy
- Eva Beach Drive 248, Eva
- Gaynor Slough Boat Ramp
- New Johnsonville Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Gatlin Point - Lbl
- Gatlin Point
- Piney - Lbl
- Paris Landing State Park
- Boswell Landing
- Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
Paddle runs
Track Lakeview Circle 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 Lakeview Circle
Where does the data for Lakeview Circle 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 Lakeview Circle.