Lakeview Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Lakeview is a privately owned dam located in Fayette, Tennessee, near Memphis.


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Summary

Built in 1961, this earth dam spans 315 feet in length and has a hydraulic height of 7 feet, with a structural height of 13.5 feet. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet and a surface area of 14.5 acres. It is regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures.

Situated on Mary's Creek, Lakeview has a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of May 2018. It has an uncontrolled spillway type and is not associated with any locks. Despite being a privately owned structure, the dam is subject to state regulations and permitting requirements to ensure its safety and compliance with industry standards. Its risk assessment is moderate, indicating a balanced level of potential threats and management measures in place.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Lakeview to be a fascinating example of a recreational dam in Tennessee, providing both leisure opportunities and essential water management functions. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, Lakeview stands as a symbol of responsible dam ownership and stewardship in the region, demonstrating the importance of maintaining safe and sustainable water infrastructure for the benefit of both people and the environment.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

315

River Or Stream

MARY'S CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14.5

Hydraulic Height

7

Drainage Area

0.15

Nid Storage

97

Structural Height

13.5

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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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.