Hunter Dam is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Tennessee, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 74% 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 embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hunter Dam
Hunter Dam is a dam in Putnam, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Mcwilliams, Jasper (private). It impounds the Trib-spring Creek near Netherland.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 10/06/2020.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Netherland |
| River/Stream | Trib-spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.18326, -85.35702 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Mcwilliams, Jasper |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN14101 |
| Federal ID | TN14101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |