Jenkins is a private recreational dam located in Lauderdale, Tennessee, completed in 2000. With a hydraulic height of 23.5 feet and a structural height of 26.5 feet, Jenkins serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond, in addition to recreation. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 29 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2.7 acres with a drainage area of 0.05 square miles.

Although Jenkins is classified as having a low hazard potential, it is considered to have a moderate risk level, ranking a 3 out of 5. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has not been rated for condition assessment. While the dam does not have outlet gates or associated structures, it is regularly inspected every five years, with the last inspection taking place in March 2017. Despite not being state regulated or permitted, Jenkins provides a valuable recreational resource for the community in Tennessee.