Reed Dam
Reed Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reed Dam
Reed Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Reed, David (private). It impounds the Jewett Branch near Jewett.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 136 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2020.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Jewett |
| River/Stream | Jewett Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.77500, -84.94667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Reed, David |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03539 |
| Federal ID | TN03539 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |