Emerald Lake Dam
Emerald Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1998. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Emerald Lake Dam
Emerald Lake Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Emerald Lake H.o.a. Inc. (private). It impounds the Trib-dyer Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 834 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 11/05/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | Trib-dyer Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.70000, -88.81667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 834 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Emerald Lake H.o.a. Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11344 |
| Federal ID | TN11344 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |