No. Fork Forked Deer #18 Dam
No. Fork Forked Deer #18 Dam is an earth dam located in Gibson County, Tennessee, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About No. Fork Forked Deer #18 Dam
No. Fork Forked Deer #18 Dam is a dam in Gibson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Gibson County (local government). It impounds the Trib-no. Fork Forked Deer.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 266 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 08/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Gibson |
| River/Stream | Trib-no. Fork Forked Deer |
| Coordinates | 35.88333, -88.78222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 266 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Gibson County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN05334 |
| Federal ID | TN05334 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |