Womack Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Womack, a privately owned dam located in Gallatin, Tennessee, was completed in 1947 on the TRIBDESHEA CREEK.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 26.3 feet and a structural height of 28.6 feet, with a length of 406 feet. It has a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 74 acre-feet on its 7-acre surface area, serving a drainage area of 0.07 square miles.

With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk rating, Womack has not been inspected since August 2016, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. While deemed structurally sound with a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated emergency contacts. It features an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, posing challenges in potential flood management scenarios.

Despite being non-federally regulated, Womack's risk management measures and overall risk assessment remain unspecified. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of Womack's design, purpose, and potential environmental impacts is crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of this essential water infrastructure in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Year Completed

1947

Dam Length

406

River Or Stream

TRIBDESHEA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

26.3

Drainage Area

0.07

Nid Storage

92

Structural Height

28.6

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

29
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.