Vick Varallo Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Jennings Creek #18 Jennings Creek #3
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Vick Varallo Lake, located in Jackson, Tennessee, is a privately owned reservoir primarily used for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam at Vick Varallo Lake is of the Earth type, with a structural height of 25 feet. The spillway is uncontrolled, and the lake has a significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, Vick Varallo Lake poses a significant hazard potential and is considered to have a moderate risk level. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in February 2019, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Vick Varallo Lake, its location in Jackson, Tennessee, and its unique features as a privately owned recreational reservoir make it an intriguing site for further exploration and study. With its significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, understanding the environmental implications and safety considerations associated with Vick Varallo Lake could provide valuable insights into water resource management and climate resilience strategies in the region.
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Vick Varallo Lake