Dettwiller Dam

Tennessee — Humphreys County — BUCKTHORN BRANCH

Location

StateTennessee
CountyHumphreys
RiverBUCKTHORN BRANCH
Coordinates36.08671, -87.55908

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 19, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2002
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDettwiller, Frederick G., II
Other NameDettwiller

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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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