Rambo Reservoir Report
Nearby: Timberlake Rebecca Lake
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Rambo, located in Fayetteville, Tennessee, is a privately owned dam that plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 25 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17.9 feet. With a storage capacity of 716 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 5.06 square miles, Rambo regulates the flow of Lees Creek to provide irrigation water and prevent flooding in Lincoln County.
Maintained and regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Rambo has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in August 2020. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, emphasizing its focus on flood control and water storage. Despite its age, Rambo continues to be an essential infrastructure for water management in the region, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and efficiency.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in Lincoln County, Rambo serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. With its strategic location and functionality, this dam underscores the need for proactive measures to address climate-related challenges and ensure the resilience of water systems in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
783 |
River Or Stream |
LEES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40 |
Hydraulic Height |
17.9 |
Drainage Area |
5.06 |
Nid Storage |
716 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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.
Rambo