Jenkins Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cane Creek #3 Lee
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Jenkins is a private recreational dam located in Lauderdale, Tennessee, completed in 2000.
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Summary
With a hydraulic height of 23.5 feet and a structural height of 26.5 feet, Jenkins serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond, in addition to recreation. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 29 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2.7 acres with a drainage area of 0.05 square miles.
Although Jenkins is classified as having a low hazard potential, it is considered to have a moderate risk level, ranking a 3 out of 5. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has not been rated for condition assessment. While the dam does not have outlet gates or associated structures, it is regularly inspected every five years, with the last inspection taking place in March 2017. Despite not being state regulated or permitted, Jenkins provides a valuable recreational resource for the community in Tennessee.
Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
23.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
29 |
Structural Height |
26.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Jenkins