Fairvue Dam
Fairvue Dam is an earth dam located in Sumner County, Tennessee, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fairvue Dam
Fairvue Dam is a dam in Sumner, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Gallatin Golf, Llc (private). It impounds the Rankin Branch near Hendersonville.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 11/06/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sumner |
| Nearest City | Hendersonville |
| River/Stream | Rankin Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.34917, -86.49222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Gallatin Golf, Llc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN16513 |
| Federal ID | TN16513 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |