Center Hill Dam

Tennessee — DeKalb County — CANEY FORK RIVER

Location

StateTennessee
CountyDeKalb
RiverCANEY FORK RIVER
Coordinates36.09790, -85.82637

Physical Characteristics

NID Height125 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length2,160 ft
NID Storage2,092,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,092,000 acre-ft
Surface Area18,220 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 31, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeOther
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Nashville District
Other NameCenter Hill 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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