Overton Retreat Dam
Overton Retreat Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Overton Retreat Dam
The primary purpose of Overton Retreat Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Overton Mountain Development Partnership (private). It impounds the Trib-chestnut Hollow Br.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 458 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 517 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 06/26/2023.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Warren |
| River/Stream | Trib-chestnut Hollow Br |
| Coordinates | 35.66917, -85.61889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 458 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 517 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 517 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 403 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Overton Mountain Development Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN17701 |
| Federal ID | TN17701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |