Quail Hollow Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO HATCHIE RIVER· Haywood, Tennessee· Built 1978· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Quail Hollow Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 20% in TN)
Dam Length1,140 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,529 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDTN07505

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: August 16, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Quail Hollow Lake Dam?

Quail Hollow Lake Dam 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 Quail Hollow Lake Dam?

Quail Hollow Lake Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Quail Hollow Lake Dam built?

Quail Hollow Lake Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Quail Hollow Lake Dam?

Quail Hollow Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Quail Hollow Lake Dam?

Quail Hollow Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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.

When was Quail Hollow Lake Dam last inspected?

Quail Hollow Lake Dam was last inspected on August 16, 2016. 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.