Paul Byers Farm Dam

Paul Byers Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Tennessee, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Paul Byers Farm Dam

The primary purpose of Paul Byers Farm 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 Rhea, Jordan (private). It impounds the Watkins Creek.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years old.

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 10/08/2019.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyFayette
River/StreamWatkins Creek
Coordinates35.11389, -89.35389

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Length310 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage66 acre-ft
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerRhea, Jordan
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection10/08/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN04731
Federal IDTN04731
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams