Plainview Dam is an earth dam located in Grundy County, Tennessee, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 200 ft long. 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 Plainview Dam
Plainview Dam is a dam in Grundy, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Barnes,thomas (private). It impounds the Big Creek near Tracy City.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 09/01/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Grundy |
| Nearest City | Tracy City |
| River/Stream | Big Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.27278, -85.75500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Barnes,thomas |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06104 |
| Federal ID | TN06104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |