Far a Way Dam is an earth dam located in Sevier County, Tennessee, built in 2006. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 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 Far a Way Dam
The primary purpose of Far a Way Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Woods, Kent (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, 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 02/29/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sevier |
| Coordinates | 35.97889, -83.57889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Woods, Kent |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15518 |
| Federal ID | TN15518 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |