Settling Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pond 1a Pond 6 Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Settling Pond, located in Sawyers Mill, Tennessee, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program.
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Summary
Built in 1970, this earth dam stands at 12 feet in height with a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a length of 400 feet. With a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, it serves as a settling pond primarily used for purposes other than flood control or water supply.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Settling Pond undergoes regular inspections every three years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and has no outlet gates. With a drainage area of 0.16 square miles and a surface area of 10 acres, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Overall, Settling Pond serves as a vital component of the water management system in Benton County, Tennessee. Its moderate risk assessment and compliance with regulatory standards highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring this structure to safeguard against potential environmental impacts and ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Drainage Area |
0.16 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Sandy River At Bruceton
|
182cfs |
Cypress Creek At Camden
|
5cfs |
Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon
|
38cfs |
Duck River Above Hurricane Mills
|
3660cfs |
Buffalo River Below Lobelville
|
618cfs |
South Fork Obion River Near Greenfield
|
237cfs |
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.
Settling Pond