Cordell Hull Lock and Dam

Tennessee — Smith County — CUMBERLAND RIVER

Location

StateTennessee
CountySmith
RiverCUMBERLAND RIVER
Coordinates36.29033, -85.94363

Physical Characteristics

NID Height93 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,306 ft
NID Storage310,900 acre-ft
Max Storage310,900 acre-ft
Surface Area11,960 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 9, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Nashville District
Other NameCordell Hull 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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