Haynes Lake Dam
Haynes Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sumner County, Tennessee, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Haynes Lake Dam
Haynes Lake Dam is a dam in Sumner, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Haynes Lake Association (private). It impounds the Trib-w Fork Drakes Creek near Franklin, Ky.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 05/16/2024.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sumner |
| Nearest City | Franklin, Ky |
| River/Stream | Trib-w Fork Drakes Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.57417, -86.47278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Haynes Lake Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN16507 |
| Federal ID | TN16507 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |