Huber Effluent Pond #5 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Huber Effluent Pond #5 is a privately owned earth dam structure located in McMinn, Tennessee, along the Tribconasauga Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1979, this tailings pond has a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, with a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. The dam spans 500 feet in length and covers an area of 8 acres, serving the primary purpose of tailings containment.

Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Huber Effluent Pond #5 is not currently regulated or inspected by the state of Tennessee. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway type and no outlet gates, posing a moderate risk according to the risk assessment. With a condition assessment of "Not Rated" and no emergency action plan in place, the dam's management and safety measures remain unclear.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Huber Effluent Pond #5 presents an intriguing case study of an aging dam structure in need of further evaluation and regulatory oversight. Its location along a significant waterway and the lack of recent inspection data raise questions about the potential environmental impact and safety risks associated with this dam. Further research and monitoring efforts may be necessary to ensure the continued integrity and resilience of this essential water infrastructure.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

500

River Or Stream

TRIBCONASAUGA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

0.01

Nid Storage

74

Structural Height

18

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

18
       
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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.