Huckaby Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hickman County, Tennessee, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 470 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Huckaby Lake Dam
Huckaby Lake Dam is a dam in Hickman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Lineberger, Robert C. (private). It impounds the Johnson Branch near Chartersville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 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 01/22/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hickman |
| Nearest City | Chartersville |
| River/Stream | Johnson Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.73333, -87.23583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Lineberger, Robert C. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08104 |
| Federal ID | TN08104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |