Youthtown Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 527 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Youthtown Dam
Youthtown Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the South Fork Forked Deer R..
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 527 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 214 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 10/28/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | South Fork Forked Deer R. |
| Coordinates | 35.50250, -88.75000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 527 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11319 |
| Federal ID | TN11319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |