Lake Tansi Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountyCumberland
Nearest CityLINARY
River/StreamBASSES CREEK
Coordinates35.86278, -85.06639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height69 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13,806 acre-ft
Max Storage13,806 acre-ft
Normal Storage9,000 acre-ft
Surface Area425 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerLake Tansi Village P.o.a.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/12/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN03504
Federal IDTN03504
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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