Commerce Park Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Commerce Park is a significant earth dam located in Anderson, Tennessee, with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 40 feet.
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Summary
Built in 1987, this dam serves as a crucial water resource management structure, providing a normal storage capacity of 27 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 73 acre-feet. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a surface area of 3.4 acres and a drainage area of 0.13 square miles, Commerce Park plays a vital role in flood control and water supply management in the region. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, with regular inspections conducted to ensure its integrity and safety. The dam's spillway, although uncontrolled, helps manage water flow during heavy rainfall events, reducing the risk of downstream flooding and protecting surrounding communities and infrastructure.
Commerce Park, with its moderate risk assessment level, serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in Anderson, Tennessee. The dam's satisfactory condition, regular inspections, and strategic design underscore its importance in safeguarding the local environment and communities from potential water-related emergencies. As a key component of the region's water infrastructure, Commerce Park highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
400 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBSCARBORO BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.13 |
Nid Storage |
73 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
40 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Beaver Creek At Solway
|
84cfs |
Bullrun Creek Near Halls Crossroads
|
32cfs |
Emory River At Oakdale
|
625cfs |
Little River Near Alcoa
|
209cfs |
Little River Near Maryville
|
189cfs |
Obed River Near Lancing
|
473cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Commerce Park
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