White Oaks Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 490 ft long, taller than 59% 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 White Oaks Lake Dam
White Oaks Lake Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by White Oaks Lake P.o.a. (private). It impounds the Trib-oliver Creek near Brunswick.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/10/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Brunswick |
| River/Stream | Trib-oliver Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.25417, -89.77500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | White Oaks Lake P.o.a. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15742 |
| Federal ID | TN15742 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |