Unimin Pond 1a Dam is an earth dam located in Benton County, Tennessee, built in 2016. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 1,640 ft long, taller than 87% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Unimin Pond 1a Dam
Unimin Pond 1a Dam is a dam in Benton, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Covia Holdings Corporation (private). It impounds the Trib-hunting Creek.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 1,640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 305 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2016, the structure is relatively new.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/11/2024.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Benton |
| River/Stream | Trib-hunting Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.04222, -88.16944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,640 ft |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Covia Holdings Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00513 |
| Federal ID | TN00513 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |