Dobson #2 Dam
Dobson #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, Tennessee, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dobson #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Dobson #2 Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Terral, Robert, Et Al. (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2020.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Marion |
| Coordinates | 35.01472, -85.84444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Terral, Robert, et al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11516 |
| Federal ID | TN11516 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |