Phipps Dam is an earth dam located in Grundy County, Tennessee, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall, taller than 80% 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 Phipps Dam
Phipps Dam is a dam in Grundy, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Phipps, Roger (private). It impounds the Sally Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Grundy |
| River/Stream | Sally Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.28750, -85.75333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Phipps, Roger |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06122 |
| Federal ID | TN06122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |