Baisley Lake Dam
Baisley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Baisley Lake Dam
Baisley Lake Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Baisley, James D. (private). It impounds the Black Downing Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 237 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/31/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Black Downing Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.98639, -85.06972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Baisley, James D. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03531 |
| Federal ID | TN03531 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |