Dorton Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 506 ft long. 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 Dorton Dam
Dorton Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Brown, Diane (private). It impounds the Byrd Creek near Crossville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 506 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/31/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Crossville |
| River/Stream | Byrd Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.89000, -85.06028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 506.5 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Brown, Diane |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03518 |
| Federal ID | TN03518 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |