Tom Austin Dam

Tennessee — Greene County — RICHLAND CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyGreene
RiverRICHLAND CREEK
Coordinates36.10694, -82.86278

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length384 ft
NID Storage186 acre-ft
Max Storage186 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 29, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAustin, Tom, Sr., Et Al.
Other NameTom Austin

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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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