New Boston

Henry, Tennessee· Built 1994· Earth·
Low Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

New Boston is classified as low hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Length470 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDTN07930

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 21, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TENNESSEE SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

WTRBA

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of New Boston?

New Boston 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 New Boston?

New Boston is owned by WTRBA (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was New Boston built?

New Boston was completed in 1994, making it 32 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

When was New Boston last inspected?

New Boston was last inspected on March 21, 2018. 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.