Pond 6 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Tennessee Silica Settling Pond
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Pond 6 Dam, located in Benton, Tennessee, stands as a testament to innovative engineering and responsible water resource management.
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Summary
Built in 2017 by Schnabel Engineering, this private dam on Tribhunting Creek is regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. With a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, Pond 6 Dam provides essential water storage of 261 acre-feet and serves a vital role in managing the local drainage area of 0.05 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Pond 6 Dam remains subject to regular inspections and maintenance by the state regulatory agency. The dam's uncontrolled spillway type and moderate risk assessment underscore the importance of ongoing risk management measures to protect surrounding communities and ecosystems. With a surface area of 10.5 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 261 acre-feet, Pond 6 Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water supply and flood control in the region, showcasing the intersection of engineering excellence and environmental stewardship.
As water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates, Pond 6 Dam offers a compelling case study in sustainable dam construction and management practices. Its compliance with state regulations, satisfactory condition assessment, and moderate risk level demonstrate a commitment to balancing water resource utilization with environmental protection. By highlighting the importance of responsible water infrastructure development, Pond 6 Dam serves as a model for future projects seeking to address the challenges of climate change and water scarcity in an increasingly interconnected world.
Year Completed |
2017 |
Dam Length |
1025 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBHUNTING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
261 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
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.
Pond 6 Dam