Signal Mountain Cement Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Tennessee, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 160 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 Signal Mountain Cement Dam
The primary purpose of Signal Mountain Cement Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Buzzi Unicem USA (private).
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton |
| Coordinates | 35.09778, -85.34778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Buzzi Unicem USA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06508 |
| Federal ID | TN06508 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |