George Dickel

TRIBCASCADE BRANCH· Coffee, Tennessee· Built 1959· Earth·

High Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

George Dickel is classified as high hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length	290 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	74 acre-ft
Normal Storage	36 acre-ft

Surface Area	4 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Year Completed	1959 (67 years old)
NID ID	TN03104

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: June 16, 2020

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TENNESSEE SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

TENNESSEE DICKEL DISTILLING COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of George Dickel?

George Dickel is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates George Dickel?

George Dickel is owned by TENNESSEE DICKEL DISTILLING COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was George Dickel built?

George Dickel was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 George Dickel?

George Dickel serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was George Dickel last inspected?

George Dickel was last inspected on June 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.