Dixie Oaks #1 is a private earth dam located in Lawrence, Tennessee, along the TRIBBUFFALO RIVER.
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Completed in 2002, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres. With a hydraulic height of 23.9 feet and a structural height of 27 feet, Dixie Oaks #1 has a significant hazard potential and is classified as having a moderate risk assessment.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, this dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The last inspection in June 2020 deemed the dam's condition as satisfactory. With no associated structures and no outlet gates, Dixie Oaks #1 features an uncontrolled spillway type and has a drainage area of 0.1 square miles. Situated within the Nashville District, this dam is not owned or funded by any federal agency.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dixie Oaks #1 provides an intriguing case study in private dam management and recreational infrastructure. The dam's location and design present unique challenges and opportunities for sustainable water use and conservation efforts. As the dam continues to be monitored and assessed for risk management, it serves as a valuable example of the intersection between human development and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Year Completed |
2002 |
Dam Length |
345 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBBUFFALO RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
23.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
52 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
27 |
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