Birdwell Dam
Birdwell Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Tennessee, built in 1995. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Birdwell Dam
The primary purpose of Birdwell Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Birdwell, Glen (private). It impounds the Trib-taylor Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 548 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
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 12/19/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | White |
| River/Stream | Trib-taylor Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.98833, -85.61861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 548 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Birdwell, Glen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 12/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18511 |
| Federal ID | TN18511 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |