Cole Lake

KENDAL CREEK· Obion, Tennessee· Built 1969· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cole Lake is classified as low hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length293 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDTN13102

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 11, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

WORLEY, ROBERT

Private

Nearby Dams

Reelfootindian Creek #1

Obion, TN

High Hazard

Glady Hollow

Obion, TN

High Hazard

Reelfootindian Creek #2

Obion, TN

Significant Hazard

Reelfootindian Creek #3

Obion, TN

Significant Hazard

Reelfootindian Creek #18

Obion, TN

High Hazard

Webb Chapel

Obion, TN

High Hazard

Kirby Pocket2 #419ne2

Obion, TN

Significant Hazard

Reelfootindian Creek #17

Obion, TN

High Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cole Lake?

Cole Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Cole Lake?

Cole Lake is owned by WORLEY, ROBERT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cole Lake built?

Cole Lake was completed in 1969, making it 57 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Cole Lake?

Cole Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Cole Lake last inspected?

Cole Lake was last inspected on September 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.