Meadow Park Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 305 ft long, taller than 83% 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 concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Meadow Park Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Meadow Park Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Crossville (local government). It impounds the Meadow Creek near Todd.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 305 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 267 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,021 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/14/2025.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Todd |
| River/Stream | Meadow Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.90250, -85.09722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,021 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,021 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,021 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 267 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Crossville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03501 |
| Federal ID | TN03501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |