Hensley, located in Monroe, Tennessee, is a private earth dam with a structural height of 40 feet and a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet.
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The dam, completed in an unspecified year, serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is classified as having a high hazard potential. Despite not being state-regulated or permitted, Hensley has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating some level of concern for potential hazards.
Although Hensley has not been inspected since September 2016, it is subject to a 5-year inspection frequency. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, with a surface area of 8 acres. Its emergency action plan (EAP) status is unknown, and there is no information available on the preparation of inundation maps or risk management measures. With its location in a region experiencing climate-related challenges, such as increased precipitation and extreme weather events, Hensley may face heightened risks in the future that necessitate proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the integrity of the water resource.
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
128 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
40 |
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