Spring Dam
Spring Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Spring Dam
Spring Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Fairfield Glade Community Club (private). It impounds the Bagwell Branch near Otter.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 376 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Otter |
| River/Stream | Bagwell Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.99556, -84.92028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 376 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Fairfield Glade Community Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03525 |
| Federal ID | TN03525 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |