Craighead Lake Dam

Tennessee — Monroe County — FORK CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyMonroe
RiverFORK CREEK
Coordinates35.59528, -84.37028

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length335 ft
NID Storage84 acre-ft
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionFebruary 29, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCraighead Properties, Llc
Other NameCraighead 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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