Squaw Branch Dam is an earth dam located in Lewis County, Tennessee, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall and 565 ft long, taller than 90% 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 Squaw Branch Dam
Squaw Branch Dam is a dam in Lewis, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Vest, Rusty (private). It impounds the Squaw Branch near Napier.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 10/11/2023.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Napier |
| River/Stream | Squaw Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.42417, -87.48444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 862 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Vest, Rusty |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10104 |
| Federal ID | TN10104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |