Whiteville Lake Dam
Whiteville Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1943. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Whiteville Lake Dam
Whiteville Lake Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the Oak Dain Creek near Whiteville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 147 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,853 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1943, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | Whiteville |
| River/Stream | Oak Dain Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.30056, -89.13306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,853 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,853 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 666 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 147 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06913 |
| Federal ID | TN06913 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |