Finley Ditch #2 Dam (b)

Finley Ditch #2 Dam (b) 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.

About Finley Ditch #2 Dam (b)

Finley Ditch #2 Dam (b) is a dam in Dyer, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Finley Ditch.

The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 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.

At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyDyer
River/StreamFinley Ditch
Coordinates36.04833, -89.48472

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Length375 ft
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerWtrba
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/20/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN04520
Federal IDTN04520
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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