Byrd Dam
Byrd Dam is an earth dam located in Haywood County, Tennessee, built in 1975. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Byrd Dam
Byrd Dam is a dam in Haywood, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Byrd, Darren J. (private). It impounds the South Fork Forked Deer R..
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/12/2022.
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 | Haywood |
| River/Stream | South Fork Forked Deer R. |
| Coordinates | 35.64972, -89.07472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Byrd, Darren J. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07518 |
| Federal ID | TN07518 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |