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DOBSON #2

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May 13, 2025


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Located in Marion, Tennessee, Dobson #2 is a privately owned earth dam completed in 2004 for the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, or a small fish pond. With a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.2 acres. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.

Although not regulated by the state or federal agencies, Dobson #2 undergoes inspections every five years, with the last assessment conducted in May 2020. Despite being in a not rated condition, the dam meets the guidelines for emergency action plans (EAP) and has updated emergency contacts. The risk management measures for this structure are yet to be specified, but its moderate risk assessment ranking suggests a need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.

Year_Completed 2004
Dam_Length 180
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 7.2
Hydraulic_Height 14
Nid_Storage 71
Structural_Height 18
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 18
       

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