Lake Laura Dam
Lake Laura Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1933. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Laura Dam
Lake Laura Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Uplands Village (private). It impounds the Frey Branch near Pleasant Hill.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 316 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1933, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Hill |
| River/Stream | Frey Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.98167, -85.20361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 316 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Uplands Village |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03507 |
| Federal ID | TN03507 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |