Dyer Dam
Dyer Dam is an earth dam located in Benton County, Tennessee, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dyer Dam
Dyer Dam is a dam in Benton, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Usaa Federal Savings Bank (private). It impounds the Trace Creek near New Hope Landing.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Benton |
| Nearest City | New Hope Landing |
| River/Stream | Trace Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.31917, -88.06278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | USAA Federal Savings Bank |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00501 |
| Federal ID | TN00501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |