Lad Dam is an earth dam located in Overton County, Tennessee, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 557 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Lad Dam
Lad Dam is a dam in Overton, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Williams, Malcolm, Jr. (private). It impounds the Charlie Branch near Obey City.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 557 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 243 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 11/07/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Overton |
| Nearest City | Obey City |
| River/Stream | Charlie Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.16167, -85.16222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 557 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Williams, Malcolm, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN13303 |
| Federal ID | TN13303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |