Cole Lake Dam
Cole Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tipton County, Tennessee, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cole Lake Dam
Cole Lake Dam is a dam in Tipton, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Cole Lumber Company (private).
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 05/28/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Tipton |
| Coordinates | 35.44639, -89.92056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Cole Lumber Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN16717 |
| Federal ID | TN16717 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |