Wartrace Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Robertson County, Tennessee, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 510 ft long, taller than 82% 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 Wartrace Lake Dam
Wartrace Lake Dam is a dam in Robertson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Draughon Brothers, L. P. (local government). It impounds the Wartrace Creek near Springfield.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 691 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 02/16/2024.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Robertson |
| Nearest City | Springfield |
| River/Stream | Wartrace Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.50667, -86.85861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 691 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 691 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 482 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Draughon Brothers, L. P. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN14701 |
| Federal ID | TN14701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |