Cheatham Lock And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTennessee
CountyDickson
Nearest CityNASHVILLE
River/StreamCUMBERLAND RIVER
Coordinates36.31951, -87.22280

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height75 ft
Dam Length981 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage104,000 acre-ft
Max Storage104,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage84,200 acre-ft
Surface Area7,450 acres
Drainage Area14,160 sq mi
Max Discharge93,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Nashville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/20/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTN02101
Federal IDTN02101
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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