Bush Reservoir Report
Nearby: Reedy Creek Bush #3
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Bush is a private recreational dam located in Carroll, Tennessee, completed in 1998.
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Summary
With a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, Bush offers a storage capacity of 500 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 290 acre-feet. The dam spans 980 feet in length, covering a surface area of 40 acres with a drainage area of 0.4 square miles.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Bush poses a significant hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and has not been assessed for its condition. Although there are no associated locks or outlet gates, the dam is inspected every five years, with the last inspection conducted in February 2016. The emergency action plan status and risk management measures for Bush are currently undisclosed.
The Bush dam stands as a recreational structure in Tennessee, offering outdoor enthusiasts a tranquil retreat for activities such as fishing and boating. Its presence contributes to the local landscape and provides a haven for wildlife in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, monitoring and maintaining structures like Bush are essential to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
980 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
500 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Bush