Lake Tia Khata Reservoir Report
Nearby: Oakland Acres Hidden Lake Estates
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lake Tia Khata is a privately owned dam situated in Fayette, Tennessee, with a significant role in regulating water resources in the area.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 22.1 feet, with a hydraulic height of 19.7 feet, and a length of 313 feet. It has a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 63 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres.
The dam, overlooking Treadville Creek, is under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, ensuring regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to maintain its integrity. Despite being rated as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is satisfactory as of the last inspection in September 2020. Its risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing risk management measures. Lake Tia Khata plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining such critical infrastructure for climate resilience.
As a focal point for water enthusiasts and climate advocates, Lake Tia Khata presents an opportunity to delve into the complexities of dam regulation, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness. With its unique features and location, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between water resource management and environmental conservation, calling for a proactive approach to safeguarding our natural ecosystems in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
313 |
River Or Stream |
TREADVILLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
19.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.04 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Structural Height |
22.1 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
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.
Lake Tia Khata