Cates Dam
Tennessee — Fayette County — MUDDY CREEK
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Fayette |
| River | MUDDY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.29111, -89.27833 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 24, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Cates, Tom |
| Other Name | Duncan |
Location Map
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.