Estes Kefauver Dam
Estes Kefauver Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Tennessee, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Estes Kefauver Dam
Estes Kefauver Dam is a dam in Monroe, Tennessee. The dam is owned by City Of Madisonville (local government). It impounds the Carson Branch near Madisonville.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 438 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 09/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Madisonville |
| River/Stream | Carson Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.49861, -84.39028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 438 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | City Of Madisonville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN12315 |
| Federal ID | TN12315 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |