Todd's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rutherford County, Tennessee, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 540 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 Todd's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Todd's Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ayers, Eddie, Et Al. (private). It impounds the Trib-lyle Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 08/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Rutherford |
| River/Stream | Trib-lyle Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.82333, -86.37083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ayers, Eddie, Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN14901 |
| Federal ID | TN14901 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |