Crystal Lake Dam
Crystal Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hickman County, Tennessee, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Crystal Lake Dam
Crystal Lake Dam is a dam in Hickman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Hidden Valley Lakes Corp. (private). It impounds the Trib-beaver Creek.
The dam stands 80 feet tall and stretches 810 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,756 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/20/2024.
At 80 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hickman |
| River/Stream | Trib-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.92306, -87.51667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,756 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,756 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,382 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Hidden Valley Lakes Corp. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08110 |
| Federal ID | TN08110 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |