J. Percy Priest Dam

Tennessee — Davidson County — STONES RIVER

Location

StateTennessee
CountyDavidson
RiverSTONES RIVER
Coordinates36.15631, -86.61879

Physical Characteristics

NID Height147 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length2,716 ft
NID Storage652,000 acre-ft
Max Storage652,000 acre-ft
Surface Area14,200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 16, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Nashville District
Other NameJ Percy Priest Lake

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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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