Lad Reservoir Report
Nearby: Camp Monterey Lake Thompson
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lad, a privately owned earth dam located in Overton, Tennessee, serves as a vital structure regulating the flow of the Charlie Branch stream.
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Summary
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Lad stands at a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 27.2 feet, with a length of 557 feet. Completed in 1962, this dam provides a storage capacity of 243 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 160 acre-feet spread over a surface area of 17.5 acres.
With a hazard potential categorized as low and a satisfactory condition assessment, Lad poses minimal risk to its surrounding environment. Despite its age, the dam has been regularly inspected, with the most recent assessment conducted in November 2018. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has no outlet gates. Situated within the Nashville District, Lad plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Overall, Lad serves as a reliable infrastructure for water control and regulation in Overton, Tennessee. Its moderate risk assessment rating of 3 underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the continued safety and efficiency of this essential earth dam.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
557 |
River Or Stream |
CHARLIE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.46 |
Nid Storage |
243 |
Structural Height |
27.2 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Lad
U.S. 127 Bridge To Morgan County Line