Residue Pond #7 Dam
Residue Pond #7 Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Residue Pond #7 Dam
The primary purpose of Residue Pond #7 Dam is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is private-owned.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 1,840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet.
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 01/30/2023.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Montgomery |
| Coordinates | 36.50940, -87.40680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,840 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN12507 |
| Federal ID | TN12507 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |