Poplar Grove #1 Dam
Poplar Grove #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Williamson County, Tennessee, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Poplar Grove #1 Dam
Poplar Grove #1 Dam is a dam in Williamson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Jewell, Bettie R. (private). It impounds the Carters Creek near Jameson.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 05/14/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Williamson |
| Nearest City | Jameson |
| River/Stream | Carters Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.81778, -87.04167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Jewell, Bettie R. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18706 |
| Federal ID | TN18706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |