Studer Dam is an earth dam located in Sequatchie County, Tennessee, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 466 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Studer Dam
Studer Dam is a dam in Sequatchie, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Osteen, J. Phillip, Et Al. (private). It impounds the Rocky River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 466 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 279 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/15/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sequatchie |
| River/Stream | Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 35.54278, -85.47778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 466 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Osteen, J. Phillip, Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15305 |
| Federal ID | TN15305 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |