Spring Lake Dam
Spring Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Spring Lake Dam
Spring Lake Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Candlewood Lakes P.o.a. (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Bolivar.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/19/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | Bolivar |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.03806, -89.02083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Candlewood Lakes P.o.a. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06930 |
| Federal ID | TN06930 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |