George Dickel Dam
George Dickel Dam is an earth dam located in Coffee County, Tennessee, built in 1959. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About George Dickel Dam
George Dickel Dam is a dam in Coffee, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Tennessee Dickel Distilling Company (private). It impounds the Trib-cascade Branch near Normandy.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/06/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Coffee |
| Nearest City | Normandy |
| River/Stream | Trib-cascade Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.43861, -86.24083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Tennessee Dickel Distilling Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03104 |
| Federal ID | TN03104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |