Scout Camp Dam
Scout Camp Dam is an earth dam located in Gibson County, Tennessee, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Scout Camp Dam
The primary purpose of Scout Camp Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dudley Kizer Scout Camp, Inc. (private). It impounds the Trib-no. Fork Forked Deer.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 12/09/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Gibson |
| River/Stream | Trib-no. Fork Forked Deer |
| Coordinates | 35.92500, -88.80000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dudley Kizer Scout Camp, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN05339 |
| Federal ID | TN05339 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |