New Hope Dam is an earth dam located in Gibson County, Tennessee, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 650 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 New Hope Dam
New Hope Dam is a dam in Gibson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the North Fork Forked Deer R..
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 11/12/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Gibson |
| River/Stream | North Fork Forked Deer R. |
| Coordinates | 35.95231, -88.92113 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN05311 |
| Federal ID | TN05311 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |