Laurel Lake Dam
Laurel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, Tennessee, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Laurel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Laurel Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Monteagle (local government). It impounds the Laurel Branch near Martin Springs.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 477 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 444 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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. 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 04/07/2025.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Martin Springs |
| River/Stream | Laurel Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.22389, -85.84306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 477 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 444 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 444 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town Of Monteagle |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11506 |
| Federal ID | TN11506 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |