Summary
With a height of 21 feet and a hydraulic height of 17.7 feet, this dam serves a critical role in water resource management by providing a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment.
Managed by the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Beecher Smith has a moderate risk level and undergoes inspections every five years. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 0 feet. While the dam does not have outlet gates, it plays a vital role in flood control and water supply for the surrounding area. Additionally, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plans are not fully detailed, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
490 |
River Or Stream |
BEAVERDAM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
17.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.26 |
Nid Storage |
95 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
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.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Backcountry Camp 1
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Backcountry Camp 3
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Backcountry Camp 2
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Beecher Smith