Cedar Lake #2 Dam
Cedar Lake #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Benton County, Tennessee, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cedar Lake #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Cedar Lake #2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cedar Lakes P.o.a. (local government). It impounds the Dry Creek near Pleasant Hill.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/17/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Benton |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Hill |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.10889, -88.13056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cedar Lakes P.o.a. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00507 |
| Federal ID | TN00507 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |