Gill(Old Optimist Camp)
Key Takeaway
Gill(Old Optimist Camp) is classified as significant hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 293 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | TN15756 |
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
GILL, RAYMOND B., III
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gill(Old Optimist Camp)?
Gill(Old Optimist Camp) 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 Gill(Old Optimist Camp)?
Gill(Old Optimist Camp) is owned by GILL, RAYMOND B., III (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gill(Old Optimist Camp) built?
Gill(Old Optimist Camp) was completed in 1946, making it 80 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
When was Gill(Old Optimist Camp) last inspected?
Gill(Old Optimist Camp) was last inspected on December 9, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.