Reed Lake #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Tipton County, Tennessee, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 320 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 Reed Lake #2 Dam
Reed Lake #2 Dam is a dam in Tipton, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Reed Lake #2 Committee (private). It impounds the Trib-north Fork Creek near Millington.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 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 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 08/08/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Tipton |
| Nearest City | Millington |
| River/Stream | Trib-north Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.40889, -89.85972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Reed Lake #2 Committee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN16707 |
| Federal ID | TN16707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |