Belle Farms Dam
Belle Farms Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Tennessee, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Belle Farms Dam
Belle Farms Dam is a dam in Fayette, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Belle Farms Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Hurricane Creek near Rossville.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 418 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 331 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/31/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Rossville |
| River/Stream | Hurricane Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.11417, -89.47111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 418 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Belle Farms Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04728 |
| Federal ID | TN04728 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |