Solutia #2 Dam
Solutia #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Maury County, Tennessee, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Solutia #2 Dam
Solutia #2 Dam is a dam in Maury, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Hargrove, M. (private). It impounds the Helms Branch near Williamsport.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 390 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 03/10/2025.
At 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Maury |
| Nearest City | Williamsport |
| River/Stream | Helms Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.66861, -87.12639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Hargrove, M. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11920 |
| Federal ID | TN11920 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |