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Botts, a private dam located in Obion, Tennessee, was completed in 1971 on the TRIBNORTH FORK OBION R. river. With a hydraulic height of 23.9 feet and a structural height of 25.9 feet, Botts stands at 750 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. The dam serves a variety of purposes, including flood control and water storage, with a drainage area of 0.05 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, Botts has been rated as having a moderate risk (3) and is subject to regular inspections every 5 years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is not regulated by the state, with no enforcement or permitting requirements. While the condition assessment of Botts is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not clearly defined in the available data. Overall, Botts represents an important water resource structure in the region, contributing to the management of water flow and storage in the area.
Year_Completed | 1971 |
River_Or_Stream | TRIBNORTH FORK OBION R. |
Dam_Length | 750 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7 |
Hydraulic_Height | 23.9 |
Drainage_Area | 0.05 |
Nid_Storage | 81 |
Structural_Height | 25.9 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 26 |