Steelman Lake dam
Steelman Lake
Steelman Lake, located in Lincoln County, Tennessee, is a picturesque Earth dam structure built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS. Serving primarily for recreational purposes, this reservoir spans 7.5 surface acres and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. With a hydraulic height of 13.8 feet and a structural height of 15.8 feet, Steelman Lake stands as a significant water resource in the region for both residents and visitors alike.
While the dam's hazard potential is deemed significant, its condition assessment remains unrated as of the last inspection in October 2019. Despite this, the risk assessment for Steelman Lake is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. With no outlet gates and an uncontrolled spillway type, the lake is a vital part of the local ecosystem, providing essential water supply and recreational opportunities. As an Earth dam with a Stone core type, Steelman Lake is a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in ensuring the longevity and safety of such water structures in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Steelman Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hester Creek At Buddy Williamson Rd Nr Plevna | 8 cfs | → |
| Elk River Above Fayetteville | 345 cfs | → |
| Cane Creek Near Howell | 0 cfs | → |
| East Fork Pinhook Cr At Winchester Rd At Huntsvil | 60 cfs | → |
| West Fork Pinhook Cr At Blue Sprs Rd At Huntsville | 352 cfs | → |
| Pinhook C At Mastin Lake Rd At Huntsville | 116 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Steelman Lake.
Boat launches
- Champ Road 48-142, Kelso
- Old Dam Road 1-457, Mulberry
- Anderton Branch Road, Lynchburg
- Rhoton Place Lynchburg, Moore County
- Boat Ramp Road, Lynchburg
- Woodland Point Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Sharon Johnston Park
- Sleeper Bus
- Tims Ford State Park
- Tims Ford State Camp
- Monte Sano State Park
- Redstone Arsenal Rv Military
Fishing spots
- Fayetteville Old Stone Bridge
- Madison County Lake
- Crowder Slough
- Buckeye Pond
- Guntersville Lake
- Tva Public Land
More reservoirs
Track Steelman Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Steelman Lake
Where does the data for Steelman 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 Steelman Lake.