Woodland Hills Dam
Woodland Hills Dam is an earth dam located in Dickson County, Tennessee, built in 1999. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Woodland Hills Dam
The primary purpose of Woodland Hills Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Watson, Mrs. Johnna B. (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 505 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 485 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/28/2023.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Dickson |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.02056, -87.36583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 485 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 485 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 351 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Watson, Mrs. Johnna B. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04315 |
| Federal ID | TN04315 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |