Botts Reservoir Report
Nearby: Turner Houser Creek #1
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Botts, a private dam located in Obion, Tennessee, was completed in 1971 on the TRIBNORTH FORK OBION R.
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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 |
Dam Length |
750 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBNORTH FORK OBION R. |
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 |
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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.
Botts