Mayfield Lake dam
Mayfield Lake
Mayfield Lake, also known as Arrowhead Lake Dam, is a private water resource located in White, Tennessee, specifically in the city of Sparta. Built in 1958 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 23.1 feet and a structural height of 25.1 feet, with a length of 475 feet and a NID storage capacity of 113 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 92 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres, Mayfield Lake plays a crucial role in water management in the region.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Mayfield Lake has a low hazard potential and is classified as having a satisfactory condition assessment. The dam, which impounds Tribdoe Creek, is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has no outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are currently unclear. The last inspection in September 2019 showed no signs of immediate concern, but regular monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of this important water resource in the region.
Overall, Mayfield Lake serves as a key water management structure in Tennessee, providing essential storage and flood control benefits. As a private dam regulated by the state, it represents a collaboration between government agencies and private entities to safeguard water resources and address potential risks. With its unique design and historical significance, Mayfield Lake stands as a testament to the importance of effective water resource management in the face of changing climate 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 Mayfield Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Calfkiller River At Hwy 111 Below Sparta | 282 cfs | → |
| Falling Water River Near Cookeville | 41 cfs | → |
| Roaring River Near Hilham | 12 cfs | → |
| Daddys Creek Near Hebbertsburg | 11 cfs | → |
| Collins River Near Mcminnville | 198 cfs | → |
| West Fork Obey River Near Alpine | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mayfield Lake.
Campgrounds
- Backcountry Camp 1
- Backcountry Camp 2
- Backcountry Camp 3
- Floating Mill - Center Hill Lake
- Holmes Creek - Center Hill Lake
- Edgar Evins State Park
Paddle runs
- I-40 Bridge To Western Boundary Of Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, At Adams Bridge
- Mill Site To Center Bridge
- U.S. 127 Bridge To Morgan County Line
- Center Bridge To Cumberland-Morgan County Line
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Track Mayfield Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Mayfield Lake
Where does the data for Mayfield 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 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 Mayfield Lake.