Dartmoor Dam

Dartmoor Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Dartmoor Dam

The primary purpose of Dartmoor Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fairfield Glade Community Club (private). It impounds the Lick Creek.

The dam stands 114 feet tall and stretches 1,580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 193 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,070 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 10/08/2024.

At 114 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyCumberland
River/StreamLick Creek
Coordinates36.04167, -84.86250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height114 ft
Dam Length1,580 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,070 acre-ft
Max Storage6,070 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,000 acre-ft
Surface Area193 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFairfield Glade Community Club
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/08/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN03551
Federal IDTN03551
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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