Whitaker Lake Dam
Whitaker Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Tennessee, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whitaker Lake Dam
Whitaker Lake Dam is a dam in Lincoln, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Carter, William R., Jr. (private). It impounds the Coldwater Creek near Coldwater.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/04/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Coldwater |
| River/Stream | Coldwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.08250, -86.71278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Carter, William R., Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 01/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10309 |
| Federal ID | TN10309 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |