Hunter Dam
Hunter Dam is an earth dam located in Hickman County, Tennessee, built in 2015. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hunter Dam
The primary purpose of Hunter Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hunter, Dr. Lee (private). It impounds the Gerry Branch.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 2015, the structure is relatively new.
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 08/29/2024.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hickman |
| River/Stream | Gerry Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.82000, -87.34028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hunter, Dr. Lee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08114 |
| Federal ID | TN08114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |