Burks Dam
Burks Dam is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Tennessee, built in 2002. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Burks Dam
Burks Dam is a dam in Putnam, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Burks, Charlotte (private). It impounds the Bridge Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 302 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 282 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/02/2020.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Putnam |
| River/Stream | Bridge Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.08667, -85.25056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 302 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Burks, Charlotte |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN14111 |
| Federal ID | TN14111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |