WRIGHT - TN14112-3428
Dam Name: WRIGHT
State: TN
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Failure
Incident Date: 04/03/2020
Incident Driver: Manmade Action
Incident Mechanism 1: Debris Clogging
Incident Mechanism 2Excessive/Increased Seepage
Incident Mechanism 3Overtopping
Incident IDTN14112-3428
Incident DescriptionDam overtopped due to clogged spillway. Excessive seepage noted on field reports over the years.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People EvacuatedUnknown
Number of Habitable Structures EvacuatedUnknown
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure ImpactsWater/sewer lines
Economic Damages (in $)
Response
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)Unknown
Additional Remarks or UpdatesStaff report produced, but dam is unregulated. Infrastructure impacts - Water main ruptured
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)O
EAPNR
Dam Height25 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)30.00
Surface Area (acres)3.00
Year Completed
NID NumberTN14112
River Name
Latitude36.1258
Longitude-85.2539
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)
Incident Time
Incident Duration1 day
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesTN Dam Safety
