Spring Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Spring Lake Dam
Spring Lake Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Spring Lake Association (private). It impounds the Howard Creek near Woodstock.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 379 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 03/03/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Woodstock |
| River/Stream | Howard Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.24806, -89.86833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 379 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 379 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Spring Lake Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15709 |
| Federal ID | TN15709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |