Davy Crockett Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Cumberland Mountain Retreat P.o.a. (private). It impounds the Little Laurel Creek near Dodson.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 01/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Dodson |
| River/Stream | Little Laurel Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.79472, -85.15944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cumberland Mountain Retreat P.o.a. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03526 |
| Federal ID | TN03526 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |