Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E)
Key Takeaway
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E) is classified as significant hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 28% in TN) |
| Dam Length | 9,809 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 167 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 351 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TN16524 |
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
TVA
Federal Government
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Significant HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E)?
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E) 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 Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E)?
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E) is owned by TVA (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E) built?
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E) was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E)?
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E)?
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E) has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E) last inspected?
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (Pond E) was last inspected on December 18, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.