Tom Austin Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Tennessee, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 384 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Tom Austin Dam
Tom Austin Dam is a dam in Greene, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Austin, Tom, Sr., Et Al. (private). It impounds the Richland Creek near Camp Clyde Austin.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 384 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Camp Clyde Austin |
| River/Stream | Richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.10694, -82.86278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 384 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Austin, Tom, Sr., Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN05901 |
| Federal ID | TN05901 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |