Red Boiling Springs #2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Red Boiling Springs #2, also known as Red Boiling Springs Watershed Dam 2, is a crucial infrastructure owned by the local government in Macon, Tennessee.
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Summary
This dam, designed by USDA NRCS, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Salt Lick Creek. Completed in 1976, the dam stands at a structural height of 41.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 20.5 feet, providing a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 7.5 acres.
State-regulated and permitted by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Red Boiling Springs #2 has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed in August 2020. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has no outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam poses essential risk management measures and has regular inspections to ensure its safety and effectiveness in reducing flood risks in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the strategic role of Red Boiling Springs #2 in protecting the local community from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
743 |
River Or Stream |
SALT LICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
20.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.71 |
Nid Storage |
350 |
Structural Height |
41.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Red Boiling Springs #2