Dams in Lauderdale County, Tennessee
19Total Dams
3High Hazard
5Significant
Dam Safety in Lauderdale County, Tennessee
Lauderdale County has 19 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 5 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Lauderdale County is 50 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lee Dam at 37 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cane Creek #15 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 25 | 1967 | |
| Smith Dam | High | 22 | 1965 | ||
| Cane Creek #19 Dam | High | Fair | 21 | 1967 | |
| Cane Creek #5 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 35 | 1971 | |
| Cane Creek #3 Dam | Significant | Fair | 30 | 1965 | |
| Cane Creek #14a Dam | Significant | Fair | 26 | 1968 | |
| Cane Creek #9 Dam | Significant | Fair | 18 | 1968 | |
| Stanley Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 16 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Lee Dam | Low | 37 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2006 | |
| Weaver Dam | Low | 34 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2010 | |
| Coker Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 33 | 1994 | |
| Lost Creek Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | 1983 | |
| Jenkins Dam | Low | 27 | Recreation | 2000 | |
| Cane Creek #22 Dam | Low | 23 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 | |
| Morris Dam | Low | 22 | Other | 2006 | |
| Fort Pillow Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | 1967 | |
| Irvin Dam | Low | 15 | 1943 | ||
| Teal Pond Dam | Low | Fair | 15 | Irrigation | |
| Dunavant Dam | Low | 12 | 1967 |