Lost Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cane Creek #14a Cane Creek #9
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lost Creek is a state-regulated dam located in Lauderdale, Tennessee.
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Summary
Built in 1983, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 29 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Lost Creek has not been rated for its condition assessment and lacks an emergency action plan. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it does not have outlet gates or associated structures. With a drainage area of 0.28 square miles and a surface area of 10.1 acres, Lost Creek serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, playing a crucial role in managing water flow and providing storage capacity for potential climate-related events.
Although Lost Creek has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are conducted every three years to ensure its safety and integrity. The dam is located within the Memphis District and is not under the jurisdiction of any federal agency. With a moderate risk level and a lack of emergency preparedness measures, continued attention and proactive risk management are essential to safeguard this important water resource in Tennessee's Lauderdale County.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
600 |
River Or Stream |
LOST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
0.28 |
Nid Storage |
210 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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.
Lost Creek