Lemons Reservoir Report
Nearby: Huber Watts Bar Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lemons is a private dam located in Rhea, Tennessee, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Despite its small surface area of 10 acres, Lemons poses a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway type and moderate risk assessment rating.
Although not regulated by the state, Lemons has a history of regular inspections, with the last one conducted in January 2019. With an inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam's condition assessment remains "Not Rated," highlighting the need for further evaluation. While emergency action plans and risk management measures are currently undeveloped, Lemons serves as a crucial water resource for fire protection and wildlife support in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique characteristics of Lemons, such as its association with private ownership and its high hazard potential, offer valuable insights into the importance of proper dam maintenance and risk assessment. With a focus on enhancing emergency preparedness and implementing effective risk management measures, Lemons represents a key example of the intersection between water infrastructure and environmental stewardship.
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sewee Creek Near Decatur
|
66cfs |
Daddys Creek Near Hebbertsburg
|
138cfs |
Emory River At Oakdale
|
872cfs |
Oostanaula Creek Near Sanford
|
46cfs |
Obed River Near Lancing
|
670cfs |
Hiwassee River At Charleston
|
10400cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Lemons