Dams in Lincoln County, Tennessee
11Total Dams
2High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Lincoln County, Tennessee
Lincoln County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Lincoln County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lou's Lake Dam at 30 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter #2 Dam | High | 25 | Other | ||
| Ellison Lake Dam | High | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | ||
| Carter Lake Dam | Significant | 27 | 1970 | ||
| Rebecca Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 19 | 1950 | |
| Steelman Lake Dam | Significant | 16 | 1962 | ||
| Lou's Lake Dam | Low | 30 | 1972 | ||
| Whitaker Lake Dam | Low | 25 | 1972 | ||
| Rambo Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | 1960 | |
| Timberlake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 22 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Chesser Dam | Low | 18 | 1955 | ||
| Lincoln Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | 1940 |