Finley Ditch #1 Dam (a) is an earth dam located in Dyer County, Tennessee, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 380 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Finley Ditch #1 Dam (a)
Finley Ditch #1 Dam (a) is a dam in Dyer, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Finley Ditch.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Dyer |
| River/Stream | Finley Ditch |
| Coordinates | 36.04778, -89.48333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04514 |
| Federal ID | TN04514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |