Ripshin Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountyCarter
Nearest CityBLEVINS
River/StreamROARING CREEK
Coordinates36.18200, -82.13010

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Length360 ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage911 acre-ft
Max Storage911 acre-ft
Normal Storage456 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRipshin Lake Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/11/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN01902
Federal IDTN01902
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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