Dams in Fentress County, Tennessee
10Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Fentress County, Tennessee
Fentress County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Fentress County is 51 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Whispering Winds Dam at 74 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Reservoir Dam | High | Satisfactory | 44 | 1970 | |
| Whispering Winds Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 74 | 1976 | |
| Mountain View Dam | Low | 40 | Irrigation | 1998 | |
| C & M East Farm Dam | Low | 30 | 1979 | ||
| Rogers Dam | Low | 29 | 1969 | ||
| Lake Tara Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Other | 2001 |
| Katron Dam | Low | 27 | 1978 | ||
| Old Jamestown Water Suppl Dam | Low | 27 | 1955 | ||
| Boondock Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | 1969 | |
| Walker Farms Dam | Low | 13 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1948 |