Chancellor And Son Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Chancellor and Son is a privately owned earth dam located in Hardeman, Tennessee, along the Tribspring Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1978 by designer Harry Fulton, this dam stands at a structural height of 22.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 19.5 feet. With a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.7 acres, Chancellor and Son plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.

The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a significant hazard potential. Despite being rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, Chancellor and Son is inspected every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and management to prevent any potential issues or emergencies.

In the event of an emergency, contact information and emergency action plans are crucial for ensuring the safety of surrounding areas. Chancellor and Son's role in water resource management and its impact on the local environment make it a significant structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

540

River Or Stream

TRIBSPRING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.7

Hydraulic Height

19.5

Drainage Area

0.06

Nid Storage

45

Structural Height

22.5

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

23
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.