River Bluff Dam
River Bluff Dam is an earth dam located in Dyer County, Tennessee, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About River Bluff Dam
The primary purpose of River Bluff Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Adcock, David W. (private). It impounds the Trib-lewis Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Dyer |
| River/Stream | Trib-lewis Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.11472, -89.44806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Adcock, David W. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04515 |
| Federal ID | TN04515 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |