Oak Leaf Lake Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Oak Leaf Lake in Gibson, Tennessee, is a privately owned dam designed by Continental Engineering, Inc.
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Summary
The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TRIBNO. FORK FORKED DEER river or stream. Completed in 2001, Oak Leaf Lake has a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 37 feet, with a storage capacity of 244 acre-feet and a surface area of 13.5 acres. The dam is state regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement conducted by state authorities.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Oak Leaf Lake has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are also unspecified. The last inspection was conducted in September 2018, with an inspection frequency of every 2 years. With its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates, Oak Leaf Lake presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and regulation of small dams for flood risk reduction in Tennessee.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
518 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBNO. FORK FORKED DEER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.11 |
Nid Storage |
244 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
37 |
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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.
Oak Leaf Lake