New Hope Dam

Tennessee — Gibson County — NORTH FORK FORKED DEER R.

Location

StateTennessee
CountyGibson
RiverNORTH FORK FORKED DEER R.
Coordinates35.95231, -88.92113

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage185 acre-ft
Max Storage185 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 12, 2025
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1982
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerWtrba
Other NameNew Hope

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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