No. Fork Forked Deer #19 Dam is an earth dam located in Gibson County, Tennessee, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 335 ft long, taller than 50% 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 No. Fork Forked Deer #19 Dam
No. Fork Forked Deer #19 Dam is a dam in Gibson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Gibson County (local government). It impounds the Trib-no. Fork Forked Deer.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 04/01/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Gibson |
| River/Stream | Trib-no. Fork Forked Deer |
| Coordinates | 35.85333, -88.75833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Gibson County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN05335 |
| Federal ID | TN05335 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |