Red Boiling Springs #1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Red Boiling Springs #1, also known as Red Boiling Springs W/S Dam 1, is a local government-owned structure located in Macon, Tennessee, along the Witcher Hollow stream.
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Summary
Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1979, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 47.5 feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam has a normal storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 257 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 5.4 acres.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Red Boiling Springs #1 has a high hazard potential, but its condition assessment as of August 2020 was deemed satisfactory. Although there are no outlet gates, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway type. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate (3), and it undergoes inspections annually to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. Despite its lack of associated structures or locks, Red Boiling Springs #1 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and highlights the importance of effective water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
450 |
River Or Stream |
WITCHER HOLLOW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.62 |
Nid Storage |
257 |
Structural Height |
47.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
48 |
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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 #1