Ferry Dam
Ferry Dam is an earth dam located in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ferry Dam
The primary purpose of Ferry Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Stephenson, John (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bledsoe |
| Coordinates | 35.50500, -85.18000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Stephenson, John |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00717 |
| Federal ID | TN00717 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |