Tilley

BURTONS BRANCH· Putnam, Tennessee· Built 1991· Earth·
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Tilley is classified as low hazard in Tennessee. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old.

Physical Details

Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)
NID IDTN14114

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: June 24, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

TILLEY, JANNIE

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tilley?

Tilley 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 Tilley?

Tilley is owned by TILLEY, JANNIE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tilley built?

Tilley was completed in 1991, making it 35 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

When was Tilley last inspected?

Tilley was last inspected on June 24, 2019. 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.