Overton Retreat #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Tennessee, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 39 ft39 ft tall and 450 ft long, taller than 85% 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 Overton Retreat #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Overton Retreat #2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Overton Mountain Development Partnership (private). It impounds the Chestnut Hollow Branch.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 194 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2009, 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 06/26/2023.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Warren |
| River/Stream | Chestnut Hollow Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.67056, -85.61944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Overton Mountain Development Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN17708 |
| Federal ID | TN17708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |