Cedar Crest Dam
Cedar Crest Dam is an earth dam located in Hickman County, Tennessee, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cedar Crest Dam
The primary purpose of Cedar Crest Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tennessee Conference U.m.c (private). It impounds the Trib-barren Fork Lick Cr near Littlelot.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 212 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 03/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hickman |
| Nearest City | Littlelot |
| River/Stream | Trib-barren Fork Lick Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.90417, -87.26306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 212 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tennessee Conference U.m.c |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08103 |
| Federal ID | TN08103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |