Smith Reservoir Report
Nearby: Taft Youth Center Wyatt
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Smith is a private-owned dam located in Bledsoe State Forest, Cumberland, Tennessee.
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Summary
It was built in 1967 and is regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program. The dam stands at a structural height of 22.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 18.4 feet, with a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.14 square miles. The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are not specified, but it serves the Oldfield Branch river or stream.
With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, Smith is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are not provided in the data. The last inspection was conducted in January 2020, with an inspection frequency of 3 years. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Smith's data informative for understanding the management and monitoring of dams in Tennessee.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
383 |
River Or Stream |
OLDFIELD BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
18.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.14 |
Nid Storage |
111 |
Structural Height |
22.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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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