Pal's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Davidson County, Tennessee, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 247 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Pal's Lake Dam
Pal's Lake Dam is a dam in Davidson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Hawkins, Alvin R. (private). It impounds the Aldo Branch near Sycamore.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 247 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/28/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Davidson |
| Nearest City | Sycamore |
| River/Stream | Aldo Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.34667, -86.90472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 247 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Hawkins, Alvin R. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03709 |
| Federal ID | TN03709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |