Livingston City Lake Dam
Livingston City Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Overton County, Tennessee, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Livingston City Lake Dam
Livingston City Lake Dam is a dam in Overton, Tennessee. The dam is owned by City Of Livingston (local government). It impounds the Carr Creek near Windle.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,004 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/11/2024.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Overton |
| Nearest City | Windle |
| River/Stream | Carr Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.34500, -85.33333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,004 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,004 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 328 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | City Of Livingston |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13306 |
| Federal ID | TN13306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |