Boone Dock is a privately owned earth dam located in Fentress, Tennessee, along the Mill Branch stream.
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Completed in 1969, this dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 16 feet. With a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, it serves the primary purpose of water storage and flood control for the surrounding area. The dam has a low hazard potential and is considered to be in satisfactory condition based on a recent inspection in October 2020.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Boone Dock undergoes regular state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and adherence to safety regulations. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating and a drainage area of 0.44 square miles. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, this dam has a surface area of 6.3 acres and a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. With its location in the Nashville District, Boone Dock contributes to the water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
150 |
River Or Stream |
MILL BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.44 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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