Bear Creek #1 Dam

Tennessee — Fayette County — BEAR CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyFayette
RiverBEAR CREEK
Coordinates35.36694, -89.22528

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length633 ft
NID Storage298 acre-ft
Max Storage298 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 3, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHughes, Lanny A., et al.
Other NameBear Creek #1

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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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