Burks Dam

Dyer County, Tennessee

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
35 ft
Dam Length
535 ft
Reservoir Storage
90 acre-ft
Year Completed
2002
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2022-04-28

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TN04525
State
Tennessee (TN)
Coordinates
36.06278, -89.41528
Age
24 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.