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Ozone is a privately owned dam located in Cumberland, Tennessee, specifically in the city of Ozone. The dam was completed in 1961 and is regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program. It is situated on Fall Creek and serves the purpose of water resource management, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 51 acre-feet.
With a structural height of 20.4 feet and a hydraulic height of 13.6 feet, Ozone dam poses a significant hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam is classified as an earth dam, with an uncontrolled spillway type. Although the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its safety and integrity. In case of emergencies, the dam does not have outlet gates and its Emergency Action Plan (EAP) preparedness status is unknown.
Located in a picturesque setting, Ozone dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and regulatory aspects of this dam, as well as the importance of its risk management measures in safeguarding the surrounding communities and environment.
Year_Completed | 1961 |
River_Or_Stream | FALL CREEK |
Dam_Length | 200 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 9.3 |
Hydraulic_Height | 13.6 |
Drainage_Area | 3.98 |
Nid_Storage | 100 |
Structural_Height | 20.4 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Nid_Height | 20 |
DIX RIVER NEAR DANVILLE | 906cfs |
SOUTH FK CUMBERLAND RIVER AT LEATHERWOOD FORD | 2600cfs |
BUCK CREEK NEAR SHOPVILLE | 497cfs |
WOLF RIVER NEAR BYRDSTOWN | 257cfs |
GREEN RIVER NEAR MCKINNEY | 32cfs |
KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 11 NEAR COLLEGE HILL | 8940cfs |
KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 8 NEAR CAMP NELSON | 13800cfs |