Burnett Dam
Burnett Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Tennessee, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Burnett Dam
Burnett Dam is a dam in Morgan, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Flynn, Harold & Glenda (private). It impounds the Alexander Creek near Pleasant Green.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 08/07/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Green |
| River/Stream | Alexander Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.22972, -84.87778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Flynn, Harold & Glenda |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN12904 |
| Federal ID | TN12904 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |