Walden Ridge Dam
Tennessee — Bledsoe County — FERNY BRANCH
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bledsoe |
| River | FERNY BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 35.43194, -85.20556 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 6, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2011 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Walden's Ridge Lake POA |
| Other Name | Walden Ridge |
Location Map
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.