Deer Run Dam
Deer Run Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Deer Run Dam
Deer Run Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Deer Run Property Management, Inc. (private). It impounds the Scantling Branch near Creston.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 336 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 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 04/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Creston |
| River/Stream | Scantling Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.02694, -84.93361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Deer Run Property Management, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03515 |
| Federal ID | TN03515 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |