Deanburg Hills Dam
Deanburg Hills Dam is an earth dam located in Chester County, Tennessee, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Deanburg Hills Dam
Deanburg Hills Dam is a dam in Chester, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Deanburg Hills, Inc. (private). It impounds the Allen Creek near Pinson.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,045 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 353 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Chester |
| Nearest City | Pinson |
| River/Stream | Allen Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.43750, -88.77778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,045 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Deanburg Hills, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN02307 |
| Federal ID | TN02307 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |