Boondock Dam
Boondock Dam is an earth dam located in Fentress County, Tennessee, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Boondock Dam
Boondock Dam is a dam in Fentress, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wiggins, D, Et.al. (private). It impounds the Mill Branch.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/29/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Fentress |
| River/Stream | Mill Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.33667, -84.89583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wiggins, D, et.al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04908 |
| Federal ID | TN04908 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |