Newman Dam
Newman Dam is an earth dam located in Bradley County, Tennessee. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Newman Dam
Newman Dam is a dam in Bradley, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Newman, Thomas, Jr. (private). It impounds the Brymer Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet.
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 07/12/2022.
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Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bradley |
| River/Stream | Brymer Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.12667, -84.96944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Newman, Thomas, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN01113 |
| Federal ID | TN01113 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |