Dams in Lawrence County, Tennessee
14Total Dams
3High Hazard
7Significant
Dam Safety in Lawrence County, Tennessee
Lawrence County has 14 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 7 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Lawrence County is 52 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Laurel Hill Lake Dam at 72 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Crockett Dam | High | Satisfactory | 44 | 1961 | |
| Drew Dam | High | 33 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1991 | |
| Hall Lake Dam | High | 30 | Recreation | 1992 | |
| Laurel Hill Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 72 | 1970 | |
| New Shoal Creek Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 45 | 1924 | |
| Dixie Oaks #2 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 41 | Recreation | 1992 |
| Pine Lake #2 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 34 | Recreation | 2007 |
| Pine Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 31 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Dixie Oaks #1 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 27 | Recreation | 2002 |
| Miller Dam | Significant | 26 | 1973 | ||
| Vfw Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 50 | 1951 | |
| Mckinney Dam | Low | 41 | 1972 | ||
| Lloyd Lake Dam | Low | 40 | Recreation | ||
| Shack Lake Dam | Low | 19 | 1949 |