Camp Haiyaka Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lyle Too Lazy To Farm
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Camp Haiyaka Lake, located in Shelby, Tennessee, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1966 on Big Creek.
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Summary
With a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 19 feet, this dam serves as a water resource for the area, providing a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. The surface area of the lake is 8 acres, with a drainage area of 0.09 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Camp Haiyaka Lake is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection was conducted in April 2020. The emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk management measures, and inundation maps for the dam are currently not available. The site does not have any associated structures and has no state jurisdiction, regulation, or permitting.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Camp Haiyaka Lake presents an interesting case study in dam infrastructure management. With its unique characteristics and risk assessment, this earth dam on Big Creek offers an opportunity for further exploration into the maintenance and safety protocols of such structures. Additionally, the lack of specific data on the emergency preparedness and risk management aspects of the dam raises important questions about the overall resilience of the site in the face of potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
324 |
River Or Stream |
BIG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
61 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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.
Camp Haiyaka Lake