Long Branch Dam is an earth dam located in Van Buren County, Tennessee, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 1,000 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Long Branch Dam
The primary purpose of Long Branch Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by River City Bank (private). It impounds the Long Branch.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 984 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 08/23/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Van Buren |
| River/Stream | Long Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.73000, -85.29417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 984 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 984 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 707 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | River City Bank |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN17504 |
| Federal ID | TN17504 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |