Billy's Branch Dam
Billy's Branch Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Tennessee, built in 1973. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Billy's Branch Dam
The primary purpose of Billy's Branch Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bondecroft Utility District (public utility). It impounds the Billy's Branch.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,303 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/01/2025.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | White |
| River/Stream | Billy's Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.88333, -85.33056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,303 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,303 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,625 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Bondecroft Utility District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18503 |
| Federal ID | TN18503 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |