Dexter Laxton Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Tennessee, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 280 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 Dexter Laxton Dam
Dexter Laxton Dam is a dam in Scott, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Dll Holdings, LLC (private). It impounds the Pine Creek near Oneida.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 08/05/2020.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Oneida |
| River/Stream | Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.50750, -84.49556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Dll Holdings, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15108 |
| Federal ID | TN15108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |