WRIGHT - TN14112-3516
Dam Name: WRIGHT
State: TN
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Failure
Incident Date: 04/03/2020
Incident Driver: Seepage/Internal Erosion
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Erosion/Head Cutting
Incident Mechanism 2Excessive/Increased Seepage
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDTN14112-3516
Incident DescriptionPoorly constructed dam with excessive seepage noted previously. In addtion, spillway flow had been noted headcutting left abutment and toe of the dam. Combination of these factors led to complete failure during heavy rain event.
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 ImpactsRoads
Economic Damages (in $)
ResponseAlso impacts to water and sewer lines.
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)30
Additional Remarks or UpdatesPutnam Co. EMA initiated limited evacuations and road closures.
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 Safe Dams
