Carter Lake Dam
Carter Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Tennessee, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Carter Lake Dam
Carter Lake Dam is a dam in Lincoln, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Hudson, James (private). It impounds the Coldwater Creek near Clodwater.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 188 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2019.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Clodwater |
| River/Stream | Coldwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.05333, -86.69167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 188 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Hudson, James |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10307 |
| Federal ID | TN10307 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |