Burks Dam

Tennessee — Putnam County — BRIDGE CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyPutnam
RiverBRIDGE CREEK
Coordinates36.08667, -85.25056

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length302 ft
NID Storage282 acre-ft
Max Storage282 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 2, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2002
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBurks, Charlotte
Other NameBurks

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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