Young Mill Tailing #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Young Mill Tailing #2, located in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, is a privately owned earth dam utilized for tailings storage.


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Summary

Completed in 2002, the dam stands at a height of 70 feet and has a length of 550 feet, with a storage capacity of 474 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam falls under the regulatory oversight of the Tennessee Safe Dams Program and is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure public safety.

Managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, Young Mill Tailing #2 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a drainage area of 0.06 square miles. The dam's moderate risk assessment highlights the importance of ongoing risk management measures to prevent potential hazards. With a history of meeting regulatory guidelines and a designated emergency action plan, the dam serves as a key component in the local water resource infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of sustainable and safe dam operations for the surrounding community.

In the event of an emergency, the dam's hazard potential is classified as low, and its emergency preparedness measures are up to date, with a three-year inspection frequency to ensure continued safety and functionality. As part of the Nashville District, Young Mill Tailing #2 plays a vital role in water resource management in Jefferson County, Tennessee, serving as a critical structure for tailings storage and highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

2002

Dam Length

550

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

22

Drainage Area

0.06

Nid Storage

474

Structural Height

70

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

70
       
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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.