Burroughsrosscolville Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Burroughsrosscolville, located in Grundy, Tennessee, is a privately owned dam on TRIBTAYLOR CREEK that serves as a vital water resource for the area.


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Summary

With a structural height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, this earth dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control in the region. Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, the dam is subject to periodic inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.

Although the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," its risk assessment is classified as moderate, indicating potential vulnerabilities that may need to be addressed in the future. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and there are no inundation maps prepared for the area. However, with a relatively low hazard potential and a history of moderate risk management measures, Burroughsrosscolville continues to provide essential water storage and flood protection for the community. As climate change impacts water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Burroughsrosscolville will become increasingly important to ensure their resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

River Or Stream

TRIBTAYLOR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Drainage Area

0.1

Nid Storage

100

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.