Summary
This Earth dam, completed in 1961, stands at a structural height of 21.2 feet with a hydraulic height of 18.4 feet, providing a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet and a surface area of 11.4 acres. The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are not specified, but it is categorized as having a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment.
Managed by the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Ray's Lake is situated on Tribbear Creek, covering a drainage area of 0.2 square miles. With a spillway type of uncontrolled and no outlet gates, the dam has a moderate risk assessment level of 3. The last inspection in March 2018 revealed no significant concerns, and the dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps are currently unknown. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, Ray's Lake serves as a vital water resource in Tipton County, Tennessee, for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
315 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBBEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
18.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
117 |
Structural Height |
21.2 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
Ray's Lake