Robinson Dam is an earth dam located in Williamson County, Tennessee, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 254 ft long. 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 Robinson Dam
Robinson Dam is a dam in Williamson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Crescent Lockwood, LLC (private). It impounds the Harpeth River near Franklin.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 254 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/31/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Williamson |
| Nearest City | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Harpeth River |
| Coordinates | 35.89219, -86.82803 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 254 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Crescent Lockwood, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN18710 |
| Federal ID | TN18710 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |