North Fork Forked Deer River Dam No. 23
North Fork Forked Deer River Dam No. 23 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.
About North Fork Forked Deer River Dam No. 23
The primary purpose of North Fork Forked Deer River Dam No. 23 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Gibson County (local government). It impounds the Tr- Forked River N Fork near Trenton.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 288 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 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 |
| Nearest City | Trenton |
| River/Stream | Tr- Forked River N Fork |
| Coordinates | 35.85645, -88.75837 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 288 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 483 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 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 | TN05336 |
| Federal ID | TN05336 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |