Big Hill Pond Lake
Key Takeaway
Big Hill Pond Lake is classified as significant hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 162 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | TN10906 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TDEC
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Hill Pond Lake?
Big Hill Pond Lake is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Big Hill Pond Lake?
Big Hill Pond Lake is owned by TDEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Hill Pond Lake built?
Big Hill Pond Lake was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
When was Big Hill Pond Lake last inspected?
Big Hill Pond Lake was last inspected on May 23, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.