Cedar Lake #1 Dam
Cedar Lake #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Benton County, Tennessee, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cedar Lake #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Cedar Lake #1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cedar Lakes P.o.a. (local government). It impounds the Dry Creek near Pleasant Hill.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/17/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Benton |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Hill |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.10889, -88.12611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cedar Lakes P.o.a. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00506 |
| Federal ID | TN00506 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |