Taft Youth Center Dam
Taft Youth Center Dam is a concrete dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Taft Youth Center Dam
The primary purpose of Taft Youth Center Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fall Creek Falls Utility District (state). It impounds the Bee Creek near Herbert Domain.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,437 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 61 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/2024.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Herbert Domain |
| River/Stream | Bee Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.76889, -85.24750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,437 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,437 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 61 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Fall Creek Falls Utility District |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03541 |
| Federal ID | TN03541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |