Logan Dam
Logan Dam is an earth dam located in Giles County, Tennessee, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Logan Dam
The primary purpose of Logan Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Logan Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Trib-elk River near Dickson Town.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,043 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 01/13/2025.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Giles |
| Nearest City | Dickson Town |
| River/Stream | Trib-elk River |
| Coordinates | 35.06583, -86.85556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,043 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,043 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Logan Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN05504 |
| Federal ID | TN05504 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |