Lake Pomeroy Dam
Lake Pomeroy Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Pomeroy Dam
Lake Pomeroy Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Fairfield Glade Community Club (private). It impounds the Black Gum Branch near Fairfield Glade.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 306 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 02/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Fairfield Glade |
| River/Stream | Black Gum Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.99528, -84.85556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 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 | 02/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03535 |
| Federal ID | TN03535 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |