Lyle Lake Dam

Tennessee — Shelby County — BIG CREEK DRAINAGE CANAL

Location

StateTennessee
CountyShelby
RiverBIG CREEK DRAINAGE CANAL
Coordinates35.33833, -90.02361

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length777 ft
NID Storage387 acre-ft
Max Storage387 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 26, 2025
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWilson, Patricia
Other NameLyle

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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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