Rattle & Snap #21 Dam
Rattle & Snap #21 Dam is an earth dam located in Maury County, Tennessee, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rattle & Snap #21 Dam
Rattle & Snap #21 Dam is a dam in Maury, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Rattle & Snap Sportsmen, Llc (private). It impounds the Trib-sugar Creek near Ridley.
The dam stands 56 feet tall and stretches 4,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 03/25/2024.
At 56 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Maury |
| Nearest City | Ridley |
| River/Stream | Trib-sugar Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.54056, -87.18389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Rattle & Snap Sportsmen, Llc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11933 |
| Federal ID | TN11933 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |