O'donnell Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountyFranklin
Nearest CitySEWANEE
River/StreamBARNES BRANCH
Coordinates35.20139, -85.90083

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Length790 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage116 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerSewanee Utility District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/01/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN05104
Federal IDTN05104
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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