Maddox #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Houston County, Tennessee, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 350 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Maddox #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Maddox #2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Buckley, Al (private).
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. 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 |
| Coordinates | 36.19806, -87.58333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Buckley, Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08303 |
| Federal ID | TN08303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |