Ray's Lake Dam
Ray's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tipton County, Tennessee, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ray's Lake Dam
Ray's Lake Dam is a dam in Tipton, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Ruffin, Jeremy, Et Al. (local government). It impounds the Trib-bear Creek near Sloanville.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/13/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Tipton |
| Nearest City | Sloanville |
| River/Stream | Trib-bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.41528, -89.96056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Ruffin, Jeremy, Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN16708 |
| Federal ID | TN16708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |