Lake Placid Dam

Tennessee — Chester County — PINEY CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyChester
RiverPINEY CREEK
Coordinates35.38833, -88.77278

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length740 ft
NID Storage738 acre-ft
Max Storage738 acre-ft
Surface Area49 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 8, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerTdec
Other NameLake Placid

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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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