Geronimo is a privately owned dam located in Coon Hollow, Tennessee, along the Stillhouse Creek.
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Built in 1980, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 27 feet and a structural height of 33 feet, with a length of 550 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 182 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 359 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 20.6 acres and draining an area of 0.8 square miles.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Geronimo is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has been deemed to have a significant hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has no outlet gates or associated structures. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers and is monitored regularly for safety.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Geronimo represents a key infrastructure in the Cumberland region of Tennessee. With its moderate risk assessment and regular inspections, the dam plays a crucial role in water storage and management along the Stillhouse Creek. Its presence highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to ensure public safety and environmental protection in the face of changing climatic conditions and increasing water demands.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
550 |
River Or Stream |
STILLHOUSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
0.8 |
Nid Storage |
359 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
33 |
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