Maddox #1 Dam
Maddox #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Houston County, Tennessee, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Maddox #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Maddox #1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Maddox, Jim (private). It impounds the Trib-shoulder Strap Brnch.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2019.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Houston |
| River/Stream | Trib-shoulder Strap Brnch |
| Coordinates | 36.20722, -87.57250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Maddox, Jim |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08302 |
| Federal ID | TN08302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |