Butterworth Dam
Tennessee — Benton County — FORD CREEK
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Benton |
| River | FORD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.00750, -88.06306 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | February 1, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Dr. Joseph S. Butterworth Trust |
| Other Name | Butterworth |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.