Tilley Dam is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Tennessee, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall. 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 Tilley Dam
Tilley Dam is a dam in Putnam, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Tilley, Jannie (private). It impounds the Burtons Branch.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 06/26/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Putnam |
| River/Stream | Burtons Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.15722, -85.47083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Tilley, Jannie |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN14114 |
| Federal ID | TN14114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |