Re-fish #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Tennessee, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 516 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 Re-fish #1 Dam
Re-fish #1 Dam is a dam in Decatur, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Reese, Jerry D. (private). It impounds the Big Branch near Beacon.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 516 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 12/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Decatur |
| Nearest City | Beacon |
| River/Stream | Big Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.67111, -88.17361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 516 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Reese, Jerry D. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03902 |
| Federal ID | TN03902 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |