Lincoln Lake Dam
Lincoln Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Tennessee, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lincoln Lake Dam
Lincoln Lake Dam is a dam in Lincoln, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Lincoln Lake Corporation (private). It impounds the Shelton Creek near Kelso.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 592 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 305 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 08/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Kelso |
| River/Stream | Shelton Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.11944, -86.39167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 592 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Lincoln Lake Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10303 |
| Federal ID | TN10303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |