Dams in Benton County, Tennessee
13Total Dams
0High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Benton County, Tennessee
Benton County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Benton County is 49 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Unimin Pond 1a Dam at 41 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unimin Pond 1a Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 41 | Other | 2016 |
| Sullins Dam | Significant | 13 | 1954 | ||
| Tenn Silica Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 37 | 1983 | |
| Pond 6 Dam | Low | Fair | 30 | Other | 2017 |
| Blackburn Dam | Low | 24 | 1960 | ||
| Dyer Dam | Low | 23 | 1969 | ||
| Cole Dam | Low | 22 | 1973 | ||
| Butterworth Dam | Low | 22 | 1965 | ||
| Cedar Lake #2 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 17 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Jackson Dam | Low | 14 | 1969 | ||
| Crossnoe Dam | Low | 13 | 1972 | ||
| Settling Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Other | 1970 |
| Cedar Lake #1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Recreation | 1974 |