Toliver Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coffee County, Tennessee, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 370 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Toliver Lake Dam
Toliver Lake Dam is a dam in Coffee, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Sullivan, Dr. David (private). It impounds the Cat Creek near Riley Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 08/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Coffee |
| Nearest City | Riley Creek |
| River/Stream | Cat Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.45222, -86.11028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Sullivan, Dr. David |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03102 |
| Federal ID | TN03102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |