Honor's Golf Course

Hamilton, Tennessee· Built 1990· Earth·
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Honor's Golf Course is classified as high hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. 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 Length1,920 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage139 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDTN06509

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: July 15, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TENNESSEE SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

HONORS COURSE, INC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Honor's Golf Course?

Honor's Golf Course 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 Honor's Golf Course?

Honor's Golf Course is owned by HONORS COURSE, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Honor's Golf Course built?

Honor's Golf Course was completed in 1990, making it 36 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

When was Honor's Golf Course last inspected?

Honor's Golf Course was last inspected on July 15, 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.