Davy Crockett Dam is an earth dam located in Crockett County, Tennessee, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 1,045 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Davy Crockett Dam
Davy Crockett Dam is a dam in Crockett, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the Forked Deer River.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 1,045 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 73 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,613 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/10/2024.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Crockett |
| River/Stream | Forked Deer River |
| Coordinates | 35.82750, -88.98389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,045 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,613 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,613 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,077 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03301 |
| Federal ID | TN03301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |