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Bear Creek Watershed Lake Number One

Reservoir

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 401 ft³/s over 97 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 07029500, as of Aug 23, 1:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 401 ft³/s over 97 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
264 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.79 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 401 ft³/s over 97 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Tennessee yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HATCHIE RIVER AT BOLIVAR, TN (15.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek Watershed Lake Number One

H: 91° L: 65°
Clear
Clear
69°
|
Feels like 70°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
91%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Clear
67°
6 AM
Clear
65°
9 AM
Sunny
76°
12 PM
Overcast
87°
3 PM
Overcast
91°
6 PM
Overcast
85°
9 PM
Overcast
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek Watershed Lake Number One?
Bear Creek Watershed Lake Number One is a reservoir in Tennessee.
Can you swim at Bear Creek Watershed Lake Number One?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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