Luther #3 Dam
Luther #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Dickson County, Tennessee, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Luther #3 Dam
Luther #3 Dam is a dam in Dickson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Discovery Place, Inc. (private). It impounds the Trib-nails Creek near Craggie Hope.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 03/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Dickson |
| Nearest City | Craggie Hope |
| River/Stream | Trib-nails Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.02556, -87.24806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Discovery Place, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04307 |
| Federal ID | TN04307 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |