Hale, located in Cumberland, Tennessee, is a private earth dam built in 1982 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Situated on Little Laurel Creek, this dam has a hydraulic height of 14.7 feet and a structural height of 19.3 feet. With a storage capacity of 194 acre-feet, it serves recreational purposes as well, covering a surface area of 18.4 acres within a drainage area of 1.84 square miles.

Despite being rated as having low hazard potential and not yet assessed for condition, Hale poses a moderate risk (3) and is subject to inspections every five years. The dam has no spillway and no outlet gates, but its maximum storage capacity is utilized for normal storage of 108 acre-feet. Although it is not state-regulated, inspected, permitted, or enforced, Hale remains an essential structure for fire protection and water storage in the region.

With its humble yet vital role in the local water resource infrastructure, Hale stands as a modest contributor to the conservation and management of water resources in Tennessee. Its historical significance as a fire protection and recreational site underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for the sustainable utilization of water in the face of climate change and evolving environmental challenges.