Catherine Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 491 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Catherine Dam
Catherine Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Fairfield Glade Community Club (private). It impounds the Bagwell Branch near Otter Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 491 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 508 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 02/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Otter Creek |
| River/Stream | Bagwell Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.00778, -84.90194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 491 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 508 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 508 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 367 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Fairfield Glade Community Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03509 |
| Federal ID | TN03509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |