New Shoal Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Lawrence County, Tennessee, built in 1924. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall and 473 ft long, taller than 90% 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 New Shoal Creek Dam
New Shoal Creek Dam is a dam in Lawrence, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Trace Properties, LLC (private). It impounds the Shoal Creek.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 473 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 989 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 85 square miles. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century 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 10/10/2022.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lawrence |
| River/Stream | Shoal Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21528, -87.36250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 473 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 989 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 989 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 886 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 85 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Trace Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN09909 |
| Federal ID | TN09909 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |