Bards Creek Dam
Bards Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Stewart County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bards Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Bards Creek Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Bards Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 2,045 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,486 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Stewart |
| River/Stream | Bards Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.56087, -87.90595 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,045 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,486 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,486 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,468 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN16101 |
| Federal ID | TN16101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |