Craighead Lake Dam
Craighead Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Tennessee, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Craighead Lake Dam
Craighead Lake Dam is a dam in Monroe, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Craighead Properties, Llc (private). It impounds the Fork Creek near Rockville.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 02/29/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Rockville |
| River/Stream | Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.59528, -84.37028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Craighead Properties, Llc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 02/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN12303 |
| Federal ID | TN12303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |