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Ridgetop is a privately owned dam located in Greenebrier, Tennessee, along the Polebridge Branch river. Built in 1937, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, with a length of 300 feet. It has a storage capacity of 225 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 78 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres.
The dam is regulated and inspected by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, with the last inspection conducted in March 2021, reporting a satisfactory condition. With a high hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Ridgetop is deemed to be in a moderate risk category. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its primary purposes effectively while meeting state regulatory standards for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the infrastructure of dams and their impact on local communities will find Ridgetop to be a fascinating case study. Situated in a picturesque location within Robertson County, Tennessee, this dam not only provides essential water storage but also poses challenges that require ongoing risk management measures to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Year_Completed | 1937 |
River_Or_Stream | POLEBRIDGE BRANCH |
Dam_Length | 300 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 12 |
Hydraulic_Height | 20 |
Drainage_Area | 1.34 |
Nid_Storage | 225 |
Structural_Height | 28 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Nid_Height | 28 |