Ripshin Lake Dam

Tennessee — Carter County — ROARING CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyCarter
RiverROARING CREEK
Coordinates36.18200, -82.13010

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length360 ft
NID Storage911 acre-ft
Max Storage911 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 11, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1946
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRipshin Lake Corporation
Other NameRipshin 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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