Echo Dam
Echo Dam is an earth dam located in Giles County, Tennessee, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Echo Dam
Echo Dam is a dam in Giles, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Cross, Robert, Et Al. (private). It impounds the Trib-richland Creek near Pulaski.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 920 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Giles |
| Nearest City | Pulaski |
| River/Stream | Trib-richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.22222, -87.05944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cross, Robert, Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN05501 |
| Federal ID | TN05501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |