Lake Hardeman Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 710 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Hardeman Dam
Lake Hardeman Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Dirmeryer, P. H. (private). It impounds the Cub Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 369 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/11/2021.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| River/Stream | Cub Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.13889, -88.94806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Dirmeryer, P. H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06935 |
| Federal ID | TN06935 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |