Rebecca Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Tennessee, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 1,210 ft long. 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 Rebecca Lake Dam
Rebecca Lake Dam is a dam in Lincoln, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Rebecca Lake Estate HOA (private). It impounds the Washburn Branch near Belleview.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 348 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/31/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Belleview |
| River/Stream | Washburn Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.07000, -86.61250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Rebecca Lake Estate HOA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10305 |
| Federal ID | TN10305 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |