Cane Creek #14a Dam is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 2,427 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 Cane Creek #14a Dam
Cane Creek #14a 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 26 feet tall and stretches 2,427 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 112 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,979 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/23/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Nearest City | Lightfoot |
| River/Stream | Cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.75000, -89.47722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,427 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,979 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,979 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 112 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cane Creek W.d. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN09702 |
| Federal ID | TN09702 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |