Faber Dam is an earth dam located in Humphreys County, Tennessee, built in 2003. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 525 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Faber Dam
The primary purpose of Faber Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Faber, Dr. Robert B. (private). It impounds the Wallace Branch.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. The most recent inspection on record was 01/17/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Humphreys |
| River/Stream | Wallace Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.99361, -87.67750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Faber, Dr. Robert B. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08514 |
| Federal ID | TN08514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |