Wartrace Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bethea Greenbrier
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Wartrace Lake, located in Robertson County, Tennessee, is a man-made reservoir formed by Wartrace Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1956, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 36 feet and has a hydraulic height of 30.1 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 691 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 40 acres, serving as a vital water resource for the local community. The dam is regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and reliability.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Wartrace Lake's condition assessment was marked as unsatisfactory during its last inspection in February 2021. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has no outlet gates. The risk assessment for the dam indicates a moderate level of risk, with measures for risk management yet to be specified. With its proximity to Springfield and its crucial role in water resource management, Wartrace Lake remains a significant structure in the region for both water enthusiasts and climate advocates to monitor and support.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
510 |
River Or Stream |
WARTRACE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40 |
Hydraulic Height |
30.1 |
Drainage Area |
6.85 |
Nid Storage |
691 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
36 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Wartrace Lake