Falcon Ridge Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Tennessee, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 475 ft long, taller than 89% 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 Falcon Ridge Dam
The primary purpose of Falcon Ridge Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elder, Calvin (private). It impounds the Trib-spring Creek.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 191 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 02/23/2022.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Trib-spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.77028, -88.49667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Elder, Calvin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07729 |
| Federal ID | TN07729 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |