Sunset Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 590 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 Sunset Dam
Sunset Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Springbrook Lake Estates P.o.a. (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Spring Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 295 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Spring Creek |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.72972, -88.66194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Springbrook Lake Estates P.o.a. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11313 |
| Federal ID | TN11313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |