Bomar #2 Dam
Bomar #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Bedford County, Tennessee, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Bomar #2 Dam
Bomar #2 Dam is a dam in Bedford, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Berrett, Dale & Edna (private). It impounds the Trib-thompson Creek near Raus.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 12/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bedford |
| Nearest City | Raus |
| River/Stream | Trib-thompson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.38194, -86.35056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Berrett, Dale & Edna |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00301 |
| Federal ID | TN00301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |