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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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.04167, -84.86250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 114 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,070 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,070 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 193 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fairfield Glade Community Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03551 |
| Federal ID | TN03551 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |