Cane Creek #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 622 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 Cane Creek #3 Dam
Cane Creek #3 Dam is a dam in Lauderdale, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Cane Creek W.d. (local government). It impounds the Cane Creek near Lightfoot.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 622 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 417 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 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 01/15/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Nearest City | Lightfoot |
| River/Stream | Cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.75250, -89.65194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 622 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 417 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 417 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cane Creek W.d. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN09701 |
| Federal ID | TN09701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |