Thousand Oaks Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Tennessee, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 745 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 Thousand Oaks Dam
Thousand Oaks Dam is a dam in White, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Thousand Oaks Association (private). It impounds the Blue Spring Creek near Sparta.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 745 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 702 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 09/05/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | White |
| Nearest City | Sparta |
| River/Stream | Blue Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.95028, -85.32333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 702 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 702 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 461 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Thousand Oaks Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18504 |
| Federal ID | TN18504 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |