Short Mountain Silica 1-c Dam is an earth dam located in Hawkins County, Tennessee, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 450 ft long, taller than 87% 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 Short Mountain Silica 1-c Dam
Short Mountain Silica 1-c Dam is a dam in Hawkins, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Short Mountian Silica (private). It impounds the Trib-red House Branch.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/25/2024.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hawkins |
| River/Stream | Trib-red House Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.36222, -83.18250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Short Mountian Silica |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07313 |
| Federal ID | TN07313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |