White Dam
White Dam is an earth dam located in Williamson County, Tennessee, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About White Dam
White Dam is a dam in Williamson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Somers, William (private). It impounds the West Harpeth River near Bingham.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 463 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 08/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Williamson |
| Nearest City | Bingham |
| River/Stream | West Harpeth River |
| Coordinates | 35.86194, -86.87833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 463 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Somers, William |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18714 |
| Federal ID | TN18714 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |