Burem Lake Dam
Burem Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hawkins County, Tennessee, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Burem Lake Dam
Burem Lake Dam is a dam in Hawkins, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Mays, Susan, Et Al. (private). It impounds the Holston River near Burem.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 322 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 04/29/2020.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hawkins |
| Nearest City | Burem |
| River/Stream | Holston River |
| Coordinates | 36.41194, -82.91278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 322 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Mays, Susan, Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07302 |
| Federal ID | TN07302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |