Fun Valley Dam
Fun Valley Dam is an earth dam located in Rutherford County, Tennessee, built in 1972. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Fun Valley Dam
Fun Valley Dam is a dam in Rutherford, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Shacklett Family Trust (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. The most recent inspection on record was 08/19/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Rutherford |
| Nearest City | Smyrna |
| Coordinates | 35.96028, -86.62194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Shacklett Family Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN14904 |
| Federal ID | TN14904 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |