Lake Agape Dam
Lake Agape Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Tennessee, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Agape Dam
Lake Agape Dam is a dam in Polk, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Polk County Baptist Association (private). It impounds the Horton Branch near Oakgrove.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Oakgrove |
| River/Stream | Horton Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.17556, -84.61500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Polk County Baptist Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13902 |
| Federal ID | TN13902 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |