Hunter Lake Dam dam
Hunter Lake Dam
Hunter Lake Dam, nestled in the picturesque Greens Mill Community of Maury County, Tennessee, is a privately-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1963. Standing at a height of 19 feet with a length of 467 feet, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and holds a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the tranquil waters of TR-Rutherford Creek, offering a serene backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Despite being unregulated by the state and lacking official inspections, Hunter Lake Dam is deemed to have a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 765 cubic feet per second. While its condition remains unrated and emergency action plans are yet to be prepared, the dam continues to be a key feature in the local landscape, providing a haven for wildlife and a recreational hub for the community.
Although its risk management measures and emergency protocols are currently unestablished, Hunter Lake Dam stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human engineering and natural beauty. As climate change impacts water resources, the conservation and maintenance of such structures become increasingly crucial. Enthusiasts and conservationists alike can appreciate the delicate balance between recreation and environmental stewardship that Hunter Lake Dam embodies in Maury County, Tennessee.
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 Hunter Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Duck River At Columbia | 214 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek Near Fountain Heights | 3 cfs | → |
| Duck River Above Milltown | 187 cfs | → |
| Big Rock Cr At Double Bridges | 3 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River At Franklin | 24 cfs | → |
| Copperas Branch Near Kingfield | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hunter Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Iron Bridge Road 918, Columbia
- Riverside Drive 302, Columbia
- Carpenter Bridge Road 2308, Columbia
- River Trail Maury County
- Howards Bridge Boat Access
- Sowell Mill Pike 3181-3183, Columbia
Campgrounds
- Campers Rv Park
- Henry Horton State Park
- Tennessee Highway 50 Bicycle-Only Campground, At Milepost 408
- Meriwether Lewis Campground
- Meriwether Lewis
Track Hunter Lake Dam 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 Hunter Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hunter Lake Dam 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 Hunter Lake Dam.