Lochnevin Dam
Lochnevin 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 Lochnevin Dam
Lochnevin Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Scenic Hills Planning Committee,inc (private). It impounds the Trib-wolf River near Raleigh.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 559 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 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 05/22/2025.
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 | Raleigh |
| River/Stream | Trib-wolf River |
| Coordinates | 35.20750, -89.96417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 559 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Scenic Hills Planning Committee,inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15771 |
| Federal ID | TN15771 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |