Ramsey Dam
Ramsey Dam is an earth dam located in Grundy County, Tennessee, built in 1960. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Ramsey Dam
Ramsey Dam is a dam in Grundy, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Kjt Partnership (private). It impounds the Corn Branch near Payne Lake.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 69 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 821 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Grundy |
| Nearest City | Payne Lake |
| River/Stream | Corn Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.32556, -85.74306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 821 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 821 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | KJT Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06114 |
| Federal ID | TN06114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |