Cox Dam
Cox Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Cox Dam
Cox Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Cox, Boyd (private). It impounds the Downing Creek near Creston.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Creston |
| River/Stream | Downing Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.01722, -85.06750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cox, Boyd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03514 |
| Federal ID | TN03514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |