West Dam
West Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Tennessee. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About West Dam
The primary purpose of West Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Baldwin, Hubert, Et Al. (private).
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet.
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 08/05/2020.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Scott |
| Coordinates | 36.48417, -84.52167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Baldwin, Hubert, Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15112 |
| Federal ID | TN15112 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |