14Total Dams
1High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Tipton County, Tennessee
Tipton County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Tipton County is 69 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Glenn Springs Dam at 50 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Lake #1 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 18 | 1948 | |
| Glenn Springs Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 50 | 1993 | |
| Leaf Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 33 | 1940 | |
| Reed Lake #2 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 16 | 1952 | |
| Meade Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 13 | 1912 | |
| Glenview Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 40 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Pristine Lake 2000 Dam | Low | Fair | 33 | 1968 | |
| Benedict's Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | 1929 | |
| Twin Lakes Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 24 | Recreation | 1981 |
| Ray's Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 21 | 1961 | |
| Lake Ellen Dam | Low | Fair | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1964 |
| Blankenship Dam | Low | Not assessed | 19 | 1960 | |
| Cole Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | Other | 1987 |
| Tatlock Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | 1948 |