Wells Lake Dam

Tennessee — Fayette County — CARTON CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyFayette
RiverCARTON CREEK
Coordinates35.32361, -89.32972

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length580 ft
NID Storage86 acre-ft
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 8, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLatitude 35 Land Company, LLC
Other NameWells

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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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