Firestone #1 is a state-regulated earth dam located in White, Tennessee, built in 1973 for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond along the Polly Branch river.
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With a hydraulic height of 19.4 feet and a structural height of 19.5 feet, the dam stands at 250 feet in length and has a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is inspected by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program every three years and was last assessed as being in satisfactory condition in June 2020.
The dam's risk assessment is moderate (3), and while it does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps prepared, it meets state guidelines for operation and maintenance. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 0.09 square miles, with a surface area of 6 acres. The dam's spillway is classified as uncontrolled, and it does not have any outlet gates or associated structures. Overall, Firestone #1 serves as an important habitat for fish and wildlife in the region and is a key component of water resource management in the area.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
250 |
River Or Stream |
POLLY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
19.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
59 |
Structural Height |
19.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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Silver Bar Campground
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Silver Bell Campground
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