Lambert Dam
Lambert Dam is an earth dam located in Blount County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Lambert Dam
Lambert Dam is a dam in Blount, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Mccord, Keith (private). It impounds the Big Spring Branch near Sixmile.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 605 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 454 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 07/27/2021.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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 | Blount |
| Nearest City | Sixmile |
| River/Stream | Big Spring Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.65944, -83.95278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 605 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Mccord, Keith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00901 |
| Federal ID | TN00901 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |