Duke Dam is an earth dam located in Dickson County, Tennessee, built in 1951. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 325 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Duke Dam
Duke Dam is a dam in Dickson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Duke, John (private). It impounds the Jones Creek near Claylick.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 03/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Dickson |
| Nearest City | Claylick |
| River/Stream | Jones Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.10222, -87.30333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Duke, John |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04312 |
| Federal ID | TN04312 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |