Mungers Pond Dam
Mungers Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Meigs County, Tennessee, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mungers Pond Dam
Mungers Pond Dam is a dam in Meigs, Tennessee. The dam is owned by N.i.r.a. Rod & Gun Club (private). It impounds the Coppinger Creek near Birchwood.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 249 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 02/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Meigs |
| Nearest City | Birchwood |
| River/Stream | Coppinger Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.34028, -84.97056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 249 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | N.i.r.a. Rod & Gun Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN12101 |
| Federal ID | TN12101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |