Camp Clark Williamson Dam
Camp Clark Williamson Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Camp Clark Williamson Dam
Camp Clark Williamson Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Cumberland Presbyterian Church (private). It impounds the Forked Deer River near Humbolt.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 305 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 05/15/2025.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Humbolt |
| River/Stream | Forked Deer River |
| Coordinates | 35.75250, -88.81750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cumberland Presbyterian Church |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11316 |
| Federal ID | TN11316 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |