Redbud Dam
Redbud Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Redbud Dam
The primary purpose of Redbud 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 Tva (federal). It impounds the Dry Creek near Chesterfield.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 211 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/23/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.68293, -88.25702 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 211 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,981 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07711 |
| Federal ID | TN07711 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |