Pine Lake Dam
Pine Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pine Lake Dam
Pine Lake Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Shelby Farms Park Conservancy (local government). It impounds the Trib-wolf River near Memphis.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1949, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Memphis |
| River/Stream | Trib-wolf River |
| Coordinates | 35.14389, -89.83111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Shelby Farms Park Conservancy |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15723 |
| Federal ID | TN15723 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |