Mount Olive Dam
Mount Olive Dam is an earth dam located in Gibson County, Tennessee, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mount Olive Dam
Mount Olive Dam is a dam in Gibson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the North Fork Forked Deer R..
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 167 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Gibson |
| River/Stream | North Fork Forked Deer R. |
| Coordinates | 36.09139, -89.02944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN05318 |
| Federal ID | TN05318 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |