Susan Branch #3 Dam
Susan Branch #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Tennessee, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Susan Branch #3 Dam
Susan Branch #3 Dam is a dam in Henderson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Susan Branch.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 11/12/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Susan Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.80556, -88.56083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07724 |
| Federal ID | TN07724 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |