Monterey City Lake Dam
Monterey City Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Putnam County, Tennessee, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Monterey City Lake Dam
Monterey City Lake Dam is a dam in Putnam, Tennessee. The dam is owned by City Of Monterey (local government). It impounds the Garrison Branch near Obey City.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 221 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 215 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Obey City |
| River/Stream | Garrison Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.15333, -85.22917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 221 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | City Of Monterey |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN14106 |
| Federal ID | TN14106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |