Ozone Dam
Ozone Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ozone Dam
Ozone Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Children's Bible Ministries (private). It impounds the Fall Creek near Ozone.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 07/25/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Ozone |
| River/Stream | Fall Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.88500, -84.81556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Children's Bible Ministries |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03538 |
| Federal ID | TN03538 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |