Cates Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyFayette
Nearest CityLIBERTY HILL
River/StreamMUDDY CREEK
Coordinates35.29111, -89.27833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length270 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerCates, Tom
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection04/24/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN04725
Federal IDTN04725
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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