Webster Dam
Webster Dam is an earth dam located in Roane County, Tennessee, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Webster Dam
The primary purpose of Webster Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bowman, Karen (private). It impounds the Post Oak Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/18/2024.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Roane |
| River/Stream | Post Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.85444, -84.63222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bowman, Karen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 01/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN14506 |
| Federal ID | TN14506 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |