Cheatham Lock and Dam

Tennessee — Dickson County — CUMBERLAND RIVER

Location

StateTennessee
CountyDickson
RiverCUMBERLAND RIVER
Coordinates36.31951, -87.22280

Physical Characteristics

NID Height75 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length981 ft
NID Storage104,000 acre-ft
Max Storage104,000 acre-ft
Surface Area7,450 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 20, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Nashville District
Other NameCheatham Lake

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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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