Victor Ashe Dam
Victor Ashe Dam is an earth dam located in Knox County, Tennessee, built in 2004. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Victor Ashe Dam
The primary purpose of Victor Ashe Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Knoxville (local government). It impounds the Trib-third Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 309 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/17/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Knox |
| River/Stream | Trib-third Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.98250, -83.99750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 309 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City Of Knoxville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN09301 |
| Federal ID | TN09301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |