Beecher Smith Dam

Tennessee — Bledsoe County — BEAVERDAM CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyBledsoe
RiverBEAVERDAM CREEK
Coordinates35.70611, -85.17222

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length490 ft
NID Storage95 acre-ft
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 13, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSimmons, Joann
Other NameBeecher Smith

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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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