Tranquilichee Lake Dam
Tranquilichee Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tranquilichee Lake Dam
Tranquilichee Lake Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Ross Village Llc (private). It impounds the White's Creek near Whites Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 243 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 382 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 06/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Whites Creek |
| River/Stream | White's Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.77694, -84.90472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 243 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Ross Village LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03520 |
| Federal ID | TN03520 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |