Windemere Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Windemere is a private dam located in Shelby, Tennessee, along the Tribwolf River, under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Safe Dams Program.


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Summary

Built in 1947, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a hydraulic height of 28 feet, with a length of 463 feet. Windemere has a storage capacity of 295 acre-feet, providing a normal storage of 207 acre-feet on its 22-acre surface area, serving as a crucial water resource for the local area.

With a hazard potential rated as high and a satisfactory condition assessment, Windemere is regularly inspected by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, with the last inspection conducted in December 2020. Despite its moderate risk assessment of 3, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan prepared. While the dam has no outlet gates or associated structures, it serves as a key structure in managing water resources in the region, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining its integrity to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment.

Year Completed

1947

Dam Length

463

River Or Stream

TRIBWOLF RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

22

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

0.26

Nid Storage

295

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

32
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.