Bowyer Dam
Bowyer Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bowyer Dam
Bowyer Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Bowyer, Fred (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, 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 04/23/2021.
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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| Coordinates | 35.47222, -88.98583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Bowyer, Fred |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11321 |
| Federal ID | TN11321 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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