Boon-dok Dam
Boon-dok Dam is an earth dam located in Hickman County, Tennessee, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Boon-dok Dam
Boon-dok Dam is a dam in Hickman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Sylvis, Joe (private). It impounds the Haley Creek near Centerville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 287 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. The most recent inspection on record was 03/05/2020.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hickman |
| Nearest City | Centerville |
| River/Stream | Haley Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.81889, -87.42417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 287 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Sylvis, Joe |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 03/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08101 |
| Federal ID | TN08101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |