Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Pond D
Key Takeaway
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Pond D is classified as low hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 1.3% in TN) |
| Dam Length | 981 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 460 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | TN16521 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
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 Pond D?
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Pond D is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. 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 Pond D?
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Pond D 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 Pond D built?
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Pond D was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Pond D?
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Pond D 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 Pond D?
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Pond D has a dam height of 10 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 Pond D last inspected?
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Pond D was last inspected on April 16, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.