Breckenridge Reservoir Report
Nearby: Breckenridge #2 Smith
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Breckenridge is a private dam located in Cumberland, Tennessee, along the Self Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1979 for recreational purposes, this earth dam stands at a height of 45.1 feet and has a hydraulic height of 39.9 feet. With a storage capacity of 1027 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 49 acres and serves a drainage area of 1.4 square miles. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a significant hazard potential.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Breckenridge undergoes regular state inspections, with the last assessment conducted in May 2019. The dam's condition was deemed satisfactory during this inspection, and it has a moderate risk rating. Despite its age, Breckenridge continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities while ensuring the safety of the surrounding area. With its strategic location and impressive design, Breckenridge stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in Tennessee.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
River Or Stream |
SELF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
49 |
Hydraulic Height |
39.9 |
Drainage Area |
1.4 |
Nid Storage |
1027 |
Structural Height |
45.1 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
45 |
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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.
Breckenridge
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