Wilder Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Tennessee, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 1,125 ft long. 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 Wilder Dam
Wilder Dam is a dam in Fayette, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wilder, John (private). It impounds the Wilder Creek near Cedar Point.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Cedar Point |
| River/Stream | Wilder Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.34611, -89.52028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wilder, John |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04727 |
| Federal ID | TN04727 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |