Patton Dam
Patton Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Patton Dam
The primary purpose of Patton Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Masoud, Mr. Kim R. (private). It impounds the Trib-meridian Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 02/06/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | Trib-meridian Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.51417, -88.82528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Masoud, Mr. Kim R. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11348 |
| Federal ID | TN11348 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |