Leaf Lake Dam
Leaf Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tipton County, Tennessee, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Leaf Lake Dam
Leaf Lake Dam is a dam in Tipton, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Leaf Lake Co. (private). It impounds the Trib-hurricane Creek near Gilt Edge.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 413 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2023.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Tipton |
| Nearest City | Gilt Edge |
| River/Stream | Trib-hurricane Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.49417, -89.90306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 413 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 413 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Leaf Lake Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN16705 |
| Federal ID | TN16705 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |