Deerhead Dam
Deerhead Dam is an earth dam located in Sequatchie County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Deerhead Dam
The primary purpose of Deerhead Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Deerhead Homeowners Assoc. (private). It impounds the Kelly Branch near Davis.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 419 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sequatchie |
| Nearest City | Davis |
| River/Stream | Kelly Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.39167, -85.47194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 419 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 419 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Deerhead Homeowners Assoc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15303 |
| Federal ID | TN15303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |