Cates Dam
Cates Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Tennessee, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cates Dam
Cates Dam is a dam in Fayette, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Cates, Tom (local government). It impounds the Muddy Creek near Liberty Hill.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2020.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Liberty Hill |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.29111, -89.27833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cates, Tom |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04725 |
| Federal ID | TN04725 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |