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Anthony is a private dam located in Haywood, Tennessee, specifically in the city of TURNPIKE. Built in 1959, this Earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 7.8 feet and a structural height of 11.2 feet, with a total length of 615 feet. It holds a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8.6 acres, with a drainage area of 0.06 square miles. The dam is situated along the LAGOON CREEK, regulated by the state of Tennessee with no associated structures.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Anthony has a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam has not been inspected since January 2017, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. It does not have an emergency action plan prepared or updated, and the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." While it meets state permitting requirements, the dam is not regulated or inspected by the state, with no enforcement or jurisdictional authority.
Owned privately, Anthony falls under the jurisdiction of the Memphis District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With no federal agency involvement in its construction, funding, design, or operation, the dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Anthony serves as an example of a privately-owned dam with a significant role in water storage and management within the local watershed.
Year_Completed | 1959 |
River_Or_Stream | LAGOON CREEK |
Dam_Length | 615 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 8.6 |
Hydraulic_Height | 7.8 |
Drainage_Area | 0.06 |
Nid_Storage | 57 |
Structural_Height | 11.2 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 11 |