Grand Valley #2 Dam
Grand Valley #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Grand Valley #2 Dam
Grand Valley #2 Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Grand Valley Lakes P.o.a. (private). It impounds the Gin Pond Branch near Bolivar.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 05/07/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | Bolivar |
| River/Stream | Gin Pond Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.14528, -89.00000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Grand Valley Lakes P.o.a. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06925 |
| Federal ID | TN06925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |