Davis Dam is an earth dam located in Bradley County, Tennessee, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 280 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 Davis Dam
Davis Dam is a dam in Bradley, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Johnston, S. K. (private). It impounds the Black Fox Creek near Prospect.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 11/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bradley |
| Nearest City | Prospect |
| River/Stream | Black Fox Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.08028, -84.94639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Johnston, S. K. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN01105 |
| Federal ID | TN01105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |