Harvest Farms Lake dam
Harvest Farms Lake
Harvest Farms Lake, located in Warren County, Tennessee, is a privately owned reservoir regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program. Built in 1972, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 24.6 feet and has a hydraulic height of 13.6 feet, showcasing a storage capacity of 1742 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 434 acre-feet and a surface area of 78 acres, the dam serves as a vital water resource in the region, fed by the Crowfoot Branch.
Despite its significant storage capacity, Harvest Farms Lake poses a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway and has been rated as having a moderate risk level. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it undergoes inspections every year to ensure its safety and integrity. The dam does not have outlet gates and is not associated with any other structures, highlighting its standalone importance in the water resource infrastructure of the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Harvest Farms Lake presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam contributing to the water management efforts in 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 Harvest Farms Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Collins River Near Mcminnville | 2,190 cfs | → |
| Duck River Below Manchester | 185 cfs | → |
| Bradley Creek Nr Prairie Plains | 149 cfs | → |
| Elk River Near Pelham | 166 cfs | → |
| Wartrace Creek Below County Road At Wartrace | 11 cfs | → |
| Calfkiller River At Hwy 111 Below Sparta | 282 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harvest Farms Lake.
Boat launches
- River Forge Road 485, Manchester
- Prairie Plains Road 6471, Hillsboro
- Manchester Beach Road, Tullahoma
- Cedar Point Road 1498, Manchester
- Barton Springs Boat Ramp
- Roberts Ridge Road 3855, Manchester
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Mill Site To Center Bridge
- I-40 Bridge To Western Boundary Of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, At Adams Bridge
More reservoirs
Track Harvest Farms Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Harvest Farms Lake
Where does the data for Harvest Farms 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 High 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 Harvest Farms Lake.