Glenview Lake Dam
Glenview Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tipton County, Tennessee, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Glenview Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Glenview Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wylodine G. Hathcock Children's Trust (private). It impounds the Groggins Creek near Beaver.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 481 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 09/10/2024.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Tipton |
| Nearest City | Beaver |
| River/Stream | Groggins Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.47389, -89.84000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 481 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 481 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wylodine G. Hathcock Children's Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN16703 |
| Federal ID | TN16703 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |