Laura Reservoir Report
Nearby: Alice Duncan Creek
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Laura is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, maintained by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program.
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Summary
Built in 1933, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 22 feet with a hydraulic height of 18.3 feet, providing a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 8.3 acres. The dam serves multiple purposes including fish and wildlife habitat as well as recreational activities.
With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2020, Laura remains a vital water resource in Cumberland County. While lacking outlet gates, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has no associated structures. The risk assessment categorizes Laura as having a moderate risk level, and it is subject to regular inspections every two years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Laura offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human engineering with natural ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1933 |
Dam Length |
316 |
River Or Stream |
FREY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
18.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.43 |
Nid Storage |
91 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Laura
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