Cumberland Lake #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 205 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cumberland Lake #1 Dam
Cumberland Lake #1 Dam is a dam in Cumberland, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Cumberland Lakes P.o.a. (private). It impounds the Piney Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 205 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 325 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/22/2026.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Piney Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.12611, -85.12972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 205 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cumberland Lakes P.o.a. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03554 |
| Federal ID | TN03554 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |