Wells Lake Dam
Wells Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Tennessee, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wells Lake Dam
Wells Lake Dam is a dam in Fayette, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Latitude 35 Land Company, Llc (private). It impounds the Carton Creek near Joyners Camp Ground.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2020.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Joyners Camp Ground |
| River/Stream | Carton Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.32361, -89.32972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Latitude 35 Land Company, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04736 |
| Federal ID | TN04736 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |