Sampson-wood Lake Dam
Sampson-wood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Tennessee, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sampson-wood Lake Dam
Sampson-wood Lake Dam is a dam in Washington, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Summers, Rob (local government). It impounds the Reedy Creek near Boone Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Boone Creek |
| River/Stream | Reedy Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.38680, -82.42540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Summers, Rob |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN17901 |
| Federal ID | TN17901 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |