Lake Site No.3 dam
Lake Site No.3
Lake Site No.3, also known as Golden Eagle, is a Federal-owned water resource located in Woodlawn, Tennessee. This site was completed in 1966 by the US Army for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with additional functions including debris control. The dam at Lake Site No.3 is an earth type structure with a height of 29 feet and a length of 300 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 650 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1300 acre-feet.
This picturesque lake, situated along the Tr- Fletchers Fort river or stream, covers a surface area of 100 acres and boasts a spillway width of 8 feet. Despite its low hazard potential, Lake Site No.3 undergoes regular inspections every 4 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The site is managed by the US Army, which handles all aspects of operation, maintenance, and regulatory oversight, making it a vital component in the local flood risk reduction infrastructure.
With its serene surroundings and essential role in flood risk mitigation, Lake Site No.3 serves as a valuable asset for both the community and the environment. Its strategic location in Montgomery County, Tennessee, under the jurisdiction of the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, highlights its significance in protecting the area from potential water-related hazards. This site stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental 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 Lake Site No.3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Creek At Ellis Mills | 61 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Cadiz | 485 cfs | → |
| Red River At Port Royal | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Sycamore Creek Near Ashland City | 49 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Pond River Near Apex | 324 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Site No.3.
Boat launches
- Oak Street 173, Clarksville
- Bellwood Landing Road 491, Indian Mound
- Cheatham County
- Forest Service Rd 212, Tennessee
- Fd-1001-80 Trigg County
- Rockcastle Road Trigg County
Track Lake Site No.3 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 Lake Site No.3
Where does the data for Lake Site No.3 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 Lake Site No.3.