Pine is a privately owned dam located in Lawrence, Tennessee, along the Bell Branch river.
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This earth dam, completed in 1971, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 15 acres and a storage capacity of 268 acre-feet. With a structural height of 30.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 25 feet, Pine poses a significant hazard potential and falls under the regulatory oversight of the Tennessee Safe Dams Program.
Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment as of February 2020 was deemed satisfactory. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in February 2020. Pine has a moderate risk level (3) and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. With its uncontrolled spillway type and absence of outlet gates, Pine remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and safety of dams in Tennessee.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
500 |
River Or Stream |
BELL BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
1.48 |
Nid Storage |
268 |
Structural Height |
30.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
31 |
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Meriwether Lewis Campground
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