Red Boiling Springs #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, Tennessee, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 743 ft long, taller than 88% 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 Red Boiling Springs #2 Dam
Red Boiling Springs #2 Dam is a dam in Macon, Tennessee. The dam is owned by City of Red Boiling Springs (local government). It impounds the Salt Lick Creek near Red Boiling Spgs.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 743 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2025.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Red Boiling Spgs |
| River/Stream | Salt Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.52750, -85.83500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 743 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | City of Red Boiling Springs |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11103 |
| Federal ID | TN11103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |