Gallatin Fossil Plant - Active Ash Pond A

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountySumner
Nearest CityGALLATIN
River/StreamCUMBERLAND RIVER - OFFSTREAM
Coordinates36.33800, -86.40100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length5,008 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,400 acre-ft
Max Storage1,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage209 acre-ft
Surface Area278 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge326 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerTVA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/03/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN16525
Federal IDTN16525
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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