Cub Creek #2a Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 1,833 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Cub Creek #2a Dam
Cub Creek #2a Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by University of Tennessee Lone Oaks Farm (state). It impounds the Cub Creek near Hebron.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,833 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,769 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 02/13/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | Hebron |
| River/Stream | Cub Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.13556, -88.96250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,833 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,769 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,769 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | University of Tennessee Lone Oaks Farm |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06918 |
| Federal ID | TN06918 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |