Kirkstone Dam
Kirkstone Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kirkstone Dam
The primary purpose of Kirkstone Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fairfield Glade Community Club (private). It impounds the Pond Branch.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 466 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 01/22/2025.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Pond Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.96694, -84.88278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 466 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 466 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fairfield Glade Community Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03545 |
| Federal ID | TN03545 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |