Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Pond D Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

The Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Pond D is a crucial water resource structure situated in Gallatin, Tennessee, owned and managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).


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Summary

This earth dam structure, completed in 1980, serves as a key part of the plant's ash disposal system, with a storage capacity of 550 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.54 square miles. The dam stands at a height of 10 feet with a hydraulic height of 12 feet, providing necessary containment for ash and water from the Cumberland River.

With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Pond D is periodically inspected to ensure its structural and hydraulic integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 28 feet, and it has undergone hydraulic and structural modifications in 2014. Although the condition assessment is currently not available, the TVA continues to monitor and manage this essential water resource structure to meet regulatory requirements and ensure environmental safety in the region.

Years Modified

2014 - Hydraulic, 2014 - Structural

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

981

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

CUMBERLAND RIVER - OFFSTREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

61

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

1.54

Nid Storage

550

Structural Height

10

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

12
       
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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.