No. Fork Forked Deer #13a Dam
No. Fork Forked Deer #13a Dam is an earth dam located in Gibson County, Tennessee, built in 1999. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About No. Fork Forked Deer #13a Dam
The primary purpose of No. Fork Forked Deer #13a Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Gibson County (local government). It impounds the Trib-no. Fork Forked Deer.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 | 35.85472, -88.80167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 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 | TN05341 |
| Federal ID | TN05341 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |