Byrd Lake Dam
Byrd Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Byrd Lake Dam
Byrd Lake Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Tdec (state). It impounds the Byrd Creek near Homestead.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 318 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,156 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/07/2023.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Homestead |
| River/Stream | Byrd Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.90056, -84.99889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 318 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Tdec |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03508 |
| Federal ID | TN03508 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |