Idlewild Dam
Idlewild Dam is an earth dam located in Gibson County, Tennessee, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Idlewild Dam
Idlewild Dam is a dam in Gibson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Bear Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/02/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Gibson |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.03858, -88.80150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN05324 |
| Federal ID | TN05324 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |