Steelman Lake Dam
Steelman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Tennessee, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Steelman Lake Dam
Steelman Lake Dam is a dam in Lincoln, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Phillips, Gary S. (private). It impounds the Trib-trotters Branch near New Hope.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 565 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 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2019.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | New Hope |
| River/Stream | Trib-trotters Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.05889, -86.45722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 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 | Phillips, Gary S. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10308 |
| Federal ID | TN10308 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |