Indian Boundary Dam is a concrete dam located in Monroe County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 212 ft long, taller than 62% 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 concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Indian Boundary Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Boundary Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Flats Creek near Vonore, Tn.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 212 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,570 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/28/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Vonore, Tn |
| River/Stream | Flats Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.40133, -84.11459 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 212 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,570 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,570 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,564 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Max Discharge | 9,999 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN12311 |
| Federal ID | TN12311 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |