Johnson Dam

Tennessee — Shelby County — BIG CREEK DRAINAGE CANAL

Location

StateTennessee
CountyShelby
RiverBIG CREEK DRAINAGE CANAL
Coordinates35.33750, -89.99083

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length415 ft
NID Storage48 acre-ft
Max Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 7, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJohnson, Hardy, Jr.
Other NameJohnson

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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.

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