Hoskins Dam is an earth dam located in Bradley County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 550 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 Hoskins Dam
Hoskins Dam is a dam in Bradley, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Meador, Eugene (private). It impounds the Clark Branch near Benton.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 04/25/2020.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bradley |
| Nearest City | Benton |
| River/Stream | Clark Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.15833, -84.73889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Meador, Eugene |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN01102 |
| Federal ID | TN01102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |