Dunaway Dam
Dunaway Dam is an earth dam located in Sequatchie County, Tennessee, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dunaway Dam
The primary purpose of Dunaway Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dunaway Hunt & Fish Club (private). It impounds the Dunaway Creek near Tatesville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 318 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,360 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sequatchie |
| Nearest City | Tatesville |
| River/Stream | Dunaway Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.41972, -85.50389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 318 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 525 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dunaway Hunt & Fish Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15301 |
| Federal ID | TN15301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |