Pine Lake Dam
Pine Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lawrence County, Tennessee, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pine Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pine Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Campbell, Richard G. (private). It impounds the Bell Branch near Barnesville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 268 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 02/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Barnesville |
| River/Stream | Bell Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.43667, -87.34250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Campbell, Richard G. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN09903 |
| Federal ID | TN09903 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |