Tranquil Acres Dam
Tranquil Acres Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, Tennessee, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tranquil Acres Dam
Tranquil Acres Dam is a dam in Marion, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Williamson, Darlene (private). It impounds the Sawmill Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 162 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 08/15/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Marion |
| River/Stream | Sawmill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.13472, -85.63667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Williamson, Darlene |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11509 |
| Federal ID | TN11509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |