Lake Of The Woods Dam
Lake Of The Woods Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Of The Woods Dam
Lake Of The Woods Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Lake Of The Woods P.o.a. (private). It impounds the Trib-turkey Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 05/15/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | Trib-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.75694, -88.82389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lake Of The Woods P.o.a. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11345 |
| Federal ID | TN11345 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |