Sheffield Branch Dam
Sheffield Branch Dam is an earth dam located in Chester County, Tennessee, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sheffield Branch Dam
Sheffield Branch Dam is a dam in Chester, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Sheffield Branch.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 550 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 |
| River/Stream | Sheffield Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.31444, -88.66028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN02314 |
| Federal ID | TN02314 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |