Green Valley Farm Lake

TR- CANE CREEK· Putnam, Tennessee· Built 1949· Earth· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Green Valley Farm Lake is classified as low hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 28% in TN)
Dam Length335 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDTN14102

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

SHERIDAN, CATHERINE R.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Green Valley Farm Lake?

Green Valley Farm 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 Green Valley Farm Lake?

Green Valley Farm Lake is owned by SHERIDAN, CATHERINE R. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Green Valley Farm Lake built?

Green Valley Farm Lake was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Green Valley Farm Lake?

Green Valley Farm Lake serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Green Valley Farm Lake?

Green Valley Farm Lake has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

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.