Burgess Falls Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | WILLIAMS CROSSING |
| River/Stream | FALLING WATER RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.04417, -85.59306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 346 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,382 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,382 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 89 acres |
| Drainage Area | 125 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tdec |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |