Dillard Dam
Dillard Dam is an earth dam located in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Dillard Dam
Dillard Dam is a dam in Cheatham, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Dillard, M. R. (private).
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a storage capacity of 14 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cheatham |
| Coordinates | 36.07556, -87.12528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Dillard, M. R. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN02117 |
| Federal ID | TN02117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |