Hayes Dam is an earth dam located in Gibson County, Tennessee, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 76% 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 Hayes Dam
Hayes Dam is a dam in Gibson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Christmasville Lake Poa (private). It impounds the North Fork Forked Deer R..
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 624 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 10/01/2024.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Gibson |
| River/Stream | North Fork Forked Deer R. |
| Coordinates | 36.00444, -88.87972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 624 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 624 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Christmasville Lake Poa |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN05325 |
| Federal ID | TN05325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |