Milky Way Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyGiles
Nearest CityWALES
River/StreamTRIB-RICHLAND CREEK
Coordinates35.31667, -87.04028

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length544 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage59 acre-ft
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerGolden, Lynn
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/12/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN05505
Federal IDTN05505
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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