Simmons #2 Dam

Simmons #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Dickson County, Tennessee. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialSignificantFailure could cause major damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspection01/19/2021
Height35 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 35 ft
35 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

35 ft tall, taller than 80% 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 Simmons #2 Dam

Simmons #2 Dam is a dam in Dickson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Lastovka, Chad (private). It impounds the Trib-culvert Branch.

The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 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 01/19/2021.

At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Location

StateTennessee
CountyDickson
River/StreamTrib-culvert Branch
Coordinates36.08528, -87.54111

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage84 acre-ft
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerLastovka, Chad
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Last Inspection01/19/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN04314
Federal IDTN04314
More InfoState Dam Safety Program