Deal Dam
Deal Dam is an earth dam located in Dickson County, Tennessee. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Deal Dam
The primary purpose of Deal Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Deal, Gerald (private).
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/12/2019.
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 | Dickson |
| Coordinates | 35.99111, -87.32417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Deal, Gerald |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04319 |
| Federal ID | TN04319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |