Sky Lake Dam
Sky Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1958. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sky Lake Dam
Sky Lake Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Sky Lake H.o.a. (private). It impounds the Trib-wolf River near Memphis.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 595 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 317 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/11/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Memphis |
| River/Stream | Trib-wolf River |
| Coordinates | 35.20361, -89.96944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 595 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Sky Lake H.o.a. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15716 |
| Federal ID | TN15716 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |