Beecher Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 490 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 Beecher Smith Dam
Beecher Smith Dam is a dam in Bledsoe, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Simmons, Joann (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek near Bellview.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 05/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bledsoe |
| Nearest City | Bellview |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.70611, -85.17222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Simmons, Joann |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00712 |
| Federal ID | TN00712 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |