Bob's #1 Dam
Bob's #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Maury County, Tennessee, built in 1961. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Bob's #1 Dam
Bob's #1 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 41 feet tall and stretches 723 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 434 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 41 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 | Maury |
| Nearest City | Porters Chapel |
| River/Stream | Trib-scotts Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.50778, -87.15917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 723 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 434 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 434 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Bain, Dr. Robert A. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11909 |
| Federal ID | TN11909 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |