Varallo Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Tennessee. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Varallo Dam
The primary purpose of Varallo Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Brown, Phillip (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Jackson |
| Coordinates | 36.31889, -85.72417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Brown, Phillip |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08711 |
| Federal ID | TN08711 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |