Boyd Nursery Lake #2 dam
Boyd Nursery Lake #2
Boyd Nursery Lake #2, located in Warren County, Tennessee, is a private earth dam structure built in 1965 on the Chestnut Hollow Branch. With a hydraulic height of 30.5 feet and a structural height of 34.5 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 15 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been rated for its condition, and inspection frequency is set at every five years.
Although Boyd Nursery Lake #2 does not have any associated structures or federal agency involvement, its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates may raise concerns for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With a drainage area of 0.17 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in water management in the area, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure its safety and reliability. While the dam has not been assessed for its emergency action plan preparedness, its location and design warrant continued monitoring and evaluation to mitigate potential risks.
As an integral part of the local water infrastructure, Boyd Nursery Lake #2 serves as a vital resource for the community in Riverview, Tennessee. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, this earth dam structure stands as a testament to the engineering and environmental considerations of its time. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Boyd Nursery Lake #2 become increasingly crucial to ensure the safety and sustainability of water management practices in the region.
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 Boyd Nursery Lake #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Collins River Near Mcminnville | 198 cfs | → |
| Calfkiller River At Hwy 111 Below Sparta | 282 cfs | → |
| Elk River Near Pelham | 31 cfs | → |
| Sequatchie River Near Whitwell | 152 cfs | → |
| Bradley Creek Nr Prairie Plains | 33 cfs | → |
| North Chickamauga Creek Near Montlake | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Boyd Nursery Lake #2.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Boyd Nursery Lake #2 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 Boyd Nursery Lake #2
Where does the data for Boyd Nursery Lake #2 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 Boyd Nursery Lake #2.