J. Percy Priest Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountyDavidson
Nearest CityNASHVILLE
River/StreamSTONES RIVER
Coordinates36.15631, -86.61879

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height147 ft
Dam Length2,716 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage652,000 acre-ft
Max Storage652,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage202,000 acre-ft
Surface Area14,200 acres
Drainage Area892 sq mi
Max Discharge263,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Nashville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN03701
Federal IDTN03701
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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