Sullins Dam is an earth dam located in Benton County, Tennessee, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 377 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Sullins Dam
Sullins Dam is a dam in Benton, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Faulkner, Louis William (private). It impounds the Hunting Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 377 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 03/06/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Benton |
| River/Stream | Hunting Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.04111, -88.16333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 377 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Faulkner, Louis William |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00509 |
| Federal ID | TN00509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |