Firestone #1 Dam
Firestone #1 Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Tennessee, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Firestone #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Firestone #1 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 Twra (state). It impounds the Polly Branch.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. 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.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | White |
| River/Stream | Polly Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.87528, -85.27889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18514 |
| Federal ID | TN18514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |