Charlie Daniels Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Located in Gladeville, Tennessee, Charlie Daniels Lake is a private water resource managed by the state agency TN.


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Summary

This Earth type dam was completed in 1974 and has a hydraulic height of 18.2 feet, with a normal storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. The lake covers a surface area of 3 acres and is fed by Tributary Sinking Creek, serving as a vital resource for the local community.

With a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the condition of Charlie Daniels Lake is currently not rated. The dam has not been inspected since March 2018, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. Despite its uninspected status and lack of a designated emergency action plan, the lake remains a valuable asset for water conservation and climate enthusiasts alike, offering a serene environment for recreational activities and wildlife habitat.

As one of the many picturesque water bodies in Wilson County, Tennessee, Charlie Daniels Lake stands as a symbol of environmental stewardship and the importance of sustainable water management practices. With its uncontrolled spillway and maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, this lake serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human development and the preservation of natural resources in the face of changing climatic conditions.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

328

River Or Stream

TRIBSINKING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

18.2

Drainage Area

0.09

Nid Storage

47

Structural Height

24.9

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

25
       
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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.