Located in Hamilton, Tennessee, the W.
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R. Grace & Co. dam sits on Tribchickamauga Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District. This private earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, with a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.7 acres. The spillway is uncontrolled, and the hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Although the dam is not state regulated, inspected, or permitted, it is regularly assessed for its condition and emergency preparedness. The inspection frequency is set at 5 years, and the dam's condition is currently not rated. Despite the lack of specific regulatory oversight, the W. R. Grace & Co. dam serves a primary purpose other than flood control or water storage, highlighting its unique role in the local water resource management system. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, this dam presents a manageable but important component of the area's water infrastructure.
River Or Stream |
TRIBCHICKAMAUGA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.01 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |