Cheston Lake Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityCOWAN
River/StreamTRIB-WIGGINS CREEK
Coordinates35.20944, -85.93167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Length262 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage92 acre-ft
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerThe University Of The South
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/18/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN05105
Federal IDTN05105
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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