Putman Lake dam
Putman Lake
Putman Lake, located in Lebanon, Tennessee, is a private water resource managed by the Tennessee state agency. The lake, created in 1971, serves as a reservoir for the West Fork Barton Creek and has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. With a surface area of 6 acres and a drainage area of 0.14 square miles, Putman Lake plays a crucial role in water management in the region.
The dam at Putman Lake is an earth-type structure with a hydraulic height of 10.3 feet and a structural height of 17.7 feet. The spillway is uncontrolled, and the hazard potential is rated as high, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring. Despite being in a moderate risk category, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the need for regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Overall, Putman Lake is a vital water resource in Wilson County, Tennessee, providing essential storage capacity and flood control for the surrounding area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and environmental importance of this dam, as well as the ongoing efforts to maintain its functionality and safety for the community.
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 Putman Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Stones River Near Lascassas | 42 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Antioch | 78 cfs | → |
| West Fork Stones River At Murfreesboro | 107 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Thompson Lane | 18 cfs | → |
| Dry Creek Near Edenwold | 3 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Nolensville | 801 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Putman Lake.
Boat launches
- Coles Ferry Pike 6905, Lebanon
- Davis Corner Boat Ramp
- Lamar Hill Public Use Area
- Tyree Access Boat Ramp
- Mona Road 12801, Murfreesboro
- Stewart Creek Boat Ramp
Track Putman Lake 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 Putman Lake
Where does the data for Putman 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 Putman Lake.