Underwood Park Dam
Underwood Park Dam is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, Tennessee, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Underwood Park Dam
Underwood Park Dam is a dam in Sullivan, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Carrier, Clarence (private). It impounds the Cane Lick Branch near Chinquapin Grove.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Chinquapin Grove |
| River/Stream | Cane Lick Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.44306, -82.19222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Carrier, Clarence |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN16302 |
| Federal ID | TN16302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |