Norman Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Norman, located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is a privately-owned earth dam that was completed in 1962.


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Summary

This dam, situated on Tribdrakes Creek, stands at a structural height of 18 feet with a hydraulic height of 14.9 feet. With a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 4.9 acres, Norman plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.

Despite not being regulated by the state, Norman has a high hazard potential and is classified as having a moderate risk level. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it undergoes inspections every five years, with the last one being conducted in July 2016. Additionally, Norman operates an uncontrolled spillway and does not have outlet gates. Its risk management measures and emergency action plan status are currently unspecified.

Overall, Norman serves as a vital infrastructure for water storage and flood control in the Nashville District. As a significant component of the local water resource system, the dam's risk level underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and reliability of this essential structure for the surrounding community.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

585

River Or Stream

TRIBDRAKES CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.9

Hydraulic Height

14.9

Drainage Area

0.21

Nid Storage

46

Structural Height

18

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

18
       
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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.