Bob's #2 Dam

About Bob's #2 Dam

Bob's #2 Dam is a dam in Maury, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Bain, Dr. Robert A. (private). It impounds the Trib-scotts Creek near Porters Chapel.

The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 607 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 242 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/04/2022.

At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% 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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