Diamond Grove is a state-regulated dam located in Madison, Tennessee, along the Tributary Fork of the Forked Deer River.
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Built in 1990, this earth dam stands at 22 feet high with a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a length of 990 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and a total storage of 328 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 0.43 square miles. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and its hazard potential is rated as low, with a satisfactory condition assessment as of December 2020.
Managed by the Tennessee SAFE DAMS Program, Diamond Grove has undergone regular inspections, with the last one conducted in December 2020. The dam poses a moderate risk level (3) and has not had any associated emergency action plans prepared or updated. Despite the lack of outlet gates and locks, the dam has been deemed to meet regulatory guidelines and is equipped to handle its maximum storage capacity of 328 acre-feet. With its location in a picturesque area of Tennessee, Diamond Grove serves as a vital component of the region's water resource infrastructure, contributing to flood control and water supply management efforts.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
990 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBNO. FORK FORKED DEER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.43 |
Nid Storage |
328 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
22 |