Lakeview Circle Dam is an earth dam located in Houston County, Tennessee, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 350 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Lakeview Circle Dam
Lakeview Circle Dam is a dam in Houston, Tennessee. The dam is owned by City of Tennessee Ridge (local government). It impounds the South Fork Forked Deer R..
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 02/07/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Houston |
| River/Stream | South Fork Forked Deer R. |
| Coordinates | 36.32111, -87.76444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | City of Tennessee Ridge |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08301 |
| Federal ID | TN08301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |