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GERONIMO

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Stillhouse Creek
May 13, 2025


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Geronimo is a privately owned dam located in Coon Hollow, Tennessee, along the Stillhouse Creek. 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
River_Or_Stream STILLHOUSE CREEK
Dam_Length 550
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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