Carter Lake Dam

Tennessee — Lincoln County — COLDWATER CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyLincoln
RiverCOLDWATER CREEK
Coordinates35.05333, -86.69167

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length188 ft
NID Storage74 acre-ft
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 1, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHudson, James
Other NameCarter Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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