Quinland Lake Dam
Quinland Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Tennessee, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Quinland Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Quinland Lake Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Brown, Fred H., Et Al. (private). It impounds the Trib-bear Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Putnam |
| River/Stream | Trib-bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.21833, -85.46333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Brown, Fred H., Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN14116 |
| Federal ID | TN14116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |