Rarity Mountain Dam
Rarity Mountain Dam is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Tennessee, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rarity Mountain Dam
The primary purpose of Rarity Mountain Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Northberry Point Llc (private). It impounds the Trib-laurel Fork.
The dam stands 65 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 03/30/2023.
At 65 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Campbell |
| River/Stream | Trib-laurel Fork |
| Coordinates | 36.54528, -84.10528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Northberry Point LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN01306 |
| Federal ID | TN01306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |