Louis Lacy Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Tennessee, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 370 ft long. 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 Louis Lacy Pond Dam
Louis Lacy Pond Dam is a dam in Decatur, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Lacy, Louie (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek near Garrett.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 03/07/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Decatur |
| Nearest City | Garrett |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.58750, -88.16167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Lacy, Louie |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03903 |
| Federal ID | TN03903 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |