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Reed is a privately owned dam located in Cumberland, Tennessee, on the Jewett Branch river. Built in 1970, Reed stands at a structural height of 21.2 feet and has a hydraulic height of 18.7 feet. With a storage capacity of 136 acre-feet, Reed serves a vital role in water resource management in the region, covering a surface area of 12.8 acres and draining an area of 0.42 square miles. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, Reed is subject to moderate risk and undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity.
Managed by the Tennessee primary source agency, Reed does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, emphasizing its simplistic design. Although its condition is currently not rated, Reed meets guidelines for emergency action plans, with updated emergency contacts and regularly scheduled inspections. The risk assessment for Reed indicates a moderate level of risk, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety and efficiency of this essential water resource infrastructure in Tennessee's Cumberland County.
Year_Completed | 1970 |
River_Or_Stream | JEWETT BRANCH |
Dam_Length | 270 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 12.8 |
Hydraulic_Height | 18.7 |
Drainage_Area | 0.42 |
Nid_Storage | 136 |
Structural_Height | 21.2 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 21 |
HIWASSEE RIVER AT CHARLESTON | 10400cfs |
NORTH CHICKAMAUGA CREEK NEAR MONTLAKE | 0cfs |
DADDYS CREEK NEAR HEBBERTSBURG | 668cfs |
CALFKILLER RIVER AT HWY 111 BELOW SPARTA | 282cfs |
EMORY RIVER AT OAKDALE | 3900cfs |
OOSTANAULA CREEK NEAR SANFORD | 202cfs |
TELLICO RIVER AT TELLICO PLAINS | 829cfs |