Dorton Dam
Tennessee — Cumberland County — BYRD CREEK
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| River | BYRD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.89000, -85.06028 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 507 ft |
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | March 31, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1952 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Brown, Diane |
| Other Name | Dorton |
Location Map
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.