Gum Branch Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | GUM BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 36.15000, -84.39167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 447 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Premium Coal Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |