Wolf Hollow Dam is an earth dam located in Williamson County, Tennessee, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 169 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Wolf Hollow Dam
The primary purpose of Wolf Hollow Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Munro, James F. (private). It impounds the West Harpeth River.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 169 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 06/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Williamson |
| River/Stream | West Harpeth River |
| Coordinates | 35.94361, -86.99361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 169 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Munro, James F. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18730 |
| Federal ID | TN18730 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |