Carrollwood Lake A-c Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 375 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 Carrollwood Lake A-c Dam
Carrollwood Lake A-c Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Carrollwood Lakes H.o.a. (private). It impounds the Trib-fletcher Creek near Germantown.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 161 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 11/07/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Germantown |
| River/Stream | Trib-fletcher Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.18361, -89.76889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Carrollwood Lakes H.o.a. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15786 |
| Federal ID | TN15786 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |