Bull Run Fossil Plant - Ash & Gypsum Disposal Area Perimeter Dike
Bull Run Fossil Plant - Ash & Gypsum Disposal Area Perimeter Dike is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Tennessee, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Bull Run Fossil Plant - Ash & Gypsum Disposal Area Perimeter Dike
Bull Run Fossil Plant - Ash & Gypsum Disposal Area Perimeter Dike is a dam in Anderson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Tva (federal). It impounds the Tennessee River - Offstream near Oak Ridge.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 10,745 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 241 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/14/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Anderson |
| Nearest City | Oak Ridge |
| River/Stream | Tennessee River - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 36.00700, -84.15600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,745 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 336 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00105 |
| Federal ID | TN00105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |