Breckenridge Dam
Breckenridge Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Breckenridge Dam
The primary purpose of Breckenridge Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Breckenridge P.o.a., Inc. (private). It impounds the Self Creek.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,027 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2025.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Self Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.80194, -85.06111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,027 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,027 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 708 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Breckenridge P.o.a., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03556 |
| Federal ID | TN03556 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |