Deer Creek Dam
Deer Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Deer Creek Dam
Deer Creek Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Deer Creek Homeowners Assoc. (private). It impounds the Trib-rocky Branch.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 726 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 468 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/14/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Trib-rocky Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.99611, -85.02083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 726 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 468 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 468 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Deer Creek Homeowners Assoc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03553 |
| Federal ID | TN03553 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |