Boyle Investment Lake Dam
Boyle Investment Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Boyle Investment Lake Dam
Boyle Investment Lake Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Springer, Evelyn - Trustee (private). It impounds the Trib-wolf River near Germantown.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 222 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Germantown |
| River/Stream | Trib-wolf River |
| Coordinates | 35.07972, -89.73389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Springer, Evelyn - Trustee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15719 |
| Federal ID | TN15719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |