Tri-land Estates Lake Dam

About Tri-land Estates Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Tri-land Estates Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Prettyman Properties Inc. (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary East Little Sugar Creek.

The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 267 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/21/2019.

At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.

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