Lake Elaine Dam is an earth dam located in Bedford County, Tennessee, built in 1945. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 555 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Elaine Dam
Lake Elaine Dam is a dam in Bedford, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Ledbetter, John D. (private). It impounds the Coleman Ray Branch near Flat Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 555 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. The most recent inspection on record was 01/07/2020.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bedford |
| Nearest City | Flat Creek |
| River/Stream | Coleman Ray Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.37167, -86.38528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Ledbetter, John D. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00302 |
| Federal ID | TN00302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |