Womack Dam
Womack Dam is an earth dam located in Sumner County, Tennessee, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Womack Dam
Womack Dam is a dam in Sumner, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Yates, David R. (private). It impounds the Trib-deshea Creek near Gallatin.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 406 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/05/2021.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sumner |
| Nearest City | Gallatin |
| River/Stream | Trib-deshea Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.44667, -86.39778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 406 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Yates, David R. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN16511 |
| Federal ID | TN16511 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |