Fagin Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 243 ft long. 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 Fagin Dam
The primary purpose of Fagin Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Lee, Charles (private). It impounds the Island Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 243 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/29/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Monroe |
| River/Stream | Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.54972, -84.31667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 243 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Lee, Charles |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN12302 |
| Federal ID | TN12302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |