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Ferry is a private dam located in Bledsoe, Tennessee, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond. Completed by the Tennessee state agency, this Earth dam stands at 25 feet high and spans 275 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Ferry has not been structurally assessed and remains unregulated by the state, with no inspection, enforcement, or permitting requirements in place.

Situated within the Nashville District, Ferry features an uncontrolled spillway and covers a surface area of 4.3 acres. While the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion, it is subject to infrequent inspections, with the last assessment conducted in July 2018. With no emergency action plan or inundation maps prepared, the risk management measures for Ferry remain unclear, leaving its long-term safety and resilience to potential climate impacts uncertain. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change may find the unique characteristics and regulatory status of Ferry intriguing, as it represents a case of a privately owned dam with limited oversight and risk assessment protocols in place.

Dam_Length 275
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 4.3
Nid_Storage 55
Structural_Height 25
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 25
       

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