Solutia #8 Dam is an earth dam located in Maury County, Tennessee, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 1,000 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Solutia #8 Dam
Solutia #8 Dam is a dam in Maury, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Rlf Duck River, LLC (private). It impounds the Helms Branch near Williamsport.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 518 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 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 03/13/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Maury |
| Nearest City | Williamsport |
| River/Stream | Helms Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.66417, -87.12639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Rlf Duck River, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11921 |
| Federal ID | TN11921 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |