Kirk 'b' Dam
Kirk 'b' Dam is an earth dam located in Dyer County, Tennessee, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kirk 'b' Dam
Kirk 'b' Dam is a dam in Dyer, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Lakewood P.o.a., Inc. (private). It impounds the Trib-lewis Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/12/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Dyer |
| River/Stream | Trib-lewis Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.09389, -89.45167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lakewood P.o.a., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04517 |
| Federal ID | TN04517 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |