Oldfield Branch Dam
Oldfield Branch Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Oldfield Branch Dam
Oldfield Branch Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Sequatchie, Llc (private). It impounds the Oldfield Branch near Bledsoe State Forest.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 383 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/30/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Bledsoe State Forest |
| River/Stream | Oldfield Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.79583, -85.24139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 383 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Sequatchie, Llc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03519 |
| Federal ID | TN03519 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |