Nat Branch Dam
Nat Branch Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Tennessee, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nat Branch Dam
Nat Branch Dam is a dam in Carroll, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Nat Branch.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 810 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 62 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 960 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 09/19/2023.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carroll |
| River/Stream | Nat Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.89472, -88.55500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN01730 |
| Federal ID | TN01730 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |