Sherwood Dam
Sherwood Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sherwood Dam
Sherwood Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Fairfield Glade Community Club (private). It impounds the Trail Branch.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 267 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 07/10/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trail Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.98694, -84.88417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 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 | 07/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03527 |
| Federal ID | TN03527 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |