State Tech Lake is a man-made reservoir located in Shelby, Tennessee, with a primary purpose that is not specified in the data.
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The dam, completed in 1941, is of Earth type, with a hydraulic height of 7.5 feet and a structural height of 11.4 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 6 acres and serving a drainage area of 0.16 square miles.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, State Tech Lake is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Tennessee. The dam has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as assessed in June 2019. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates, the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with no designated emergency action plan or inundation maps prepared. The dam is not owned or funded by federal agencies, but it falls under the jurisdiction of the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in State Tech Lake would find it to be a well-maintained and regulated reservoir in Tennessee, with a moderate risk level and satisfactory condition. Its location near the Tribwolf River and its low hazard potential make it a valuable asset for water management in the region. Further research and monitoring may be needed to ensure the dam's continued safety and effectiveness in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1941 |
Dam Length |
1150 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBWOLF RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
7.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.16 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
11.4 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |