Lake Vonda Dam
Lake Vonda Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Vonda Dam
Lake Vonda Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wayne County Bank (private). It impounds the Cub Creek.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 766 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 630 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2023.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| River/Stream | Cub Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.16500, -88.91722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 766 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | wayne County Bank |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06938 |
| Federal ID | TN06938 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |