Dillard Reservoir Report
Nearby: Half Moon Lake Golf Club
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Dillard is a privately owned dam located in Cheatham, Tennessee, with a primary purpose listed as "Other." This Earth dam has a structural height of 35 feet and a storage capacity of 14 acre-feet.
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Summary
The dam has a surface area of 2.5 acres and is classified as having a high hazard potential. Despite its high hazard potential, the condition assessment of Dillard is listed as "Not Rated," indicating a lack of recent evaluation of its safety and integrity.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 0 feet and no outlet gates. The last inspection of Dillard took place on January 26, 2018, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate (3), suggesting there are potential risks associated with its current condition. Dillard's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are not specified in the available data, highlighting potential gaps in its emergency preparedness and risk mitigation strategies.
Located within the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Dillard serves as a notable structure in the region's water resource management. With its high hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, continued monitoring and evaluation of Dillard's condition are essential to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the long-term sustainability of the dam. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change should pay close attention to the updates and developments regarding Dillard to understand its role in the local ecosystem and potential impacts on the surrounding area.
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.5 |
Nid Storage |
14 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
35 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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Dillard