Stratton Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Stratton Lake in Cheatham, Tennessee, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose designated as "Other." The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 29.4 feet and a structural height of 32.8 feet, with a total length of 160 feet.


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Summary

The lake has a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres, with a drainage area of 0.13 square miles.

Despite its relatively small size, this dam has a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risk it poses to downstream areas in the event of a failure. The last inspection of Stratton Lake took place in May 2016, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. The condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," with no emergency action plan prepared or risk management measures in place.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Stratton Lake intriguing due to its unique characteristics and the potential risks associated with its high hazard potential. The moderate risk assessment rating further adds to the complexity and importance of monitoring and maintaining this dam to ensure the safety of surrounding areas and the environment. This data provides valuable insight into the structural and operational aspects of the dam, highlighting the need for further assessment and potential risk mitigation measures in the future.

Dam Length

160

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

29.4

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

38

Structural Height

32.8

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

33
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.