Lake Ogallala Dam
Lake Ogallala Dam is an earth dam located in Davidson County, Tennessee, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Ogallala Dam
Lake Ogallala Dam is a dam in Davidson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Travis, Leon (private). It impounds the Buffalo Creek near Mannings Hollow.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 11/05/2021.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Davidson |
| Nearest City | Mannings Hollow |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.11167, -86.99194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Travis, Leon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03716 |
| Federal ID | TN03716 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |