Frances Dam
Frances Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Frances Dam
Frances Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Flip Fest Properties (private). It impounds the Whitepine Branch near Creston.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 382 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 331 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/22/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Creston |
| River/Stream | Whitepine Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.03056, -84.95889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 382 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 229 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Flip Fest Properties |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03513 |
| Federal ID | TN03513 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |