Glengary Lake Dam
Glengary Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Tennessee, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Glengary Lake Dam
Glengary Lake Dam is a dam in Fayette, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Glengary Lake Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Loosahatchie River.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 553 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1947, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Fayette |
| River/Stream | Loosahatchie River |
| Coordinates | 35.23361, -89.43222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 553 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 553 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Glengary Lake Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04713 |
| Federal ID | TN04713 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |