Lake Dodge Dam
Lake Dodge Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Tennessee, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Dodge Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Dodge Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hobart Ames Foundation (private). It impounds the North Fork Wolf River.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 08/09/2024.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Fayette |
| River/Stream | North Fork Wolf River |
| Coordinates | 35.11722, -89.21222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hobart Ames Foundation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04740 |
| Federal ID | TN04740 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |