Otter Dam
Tennessee — Shelby County — LOOSAHATCHIE RIVER
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| River | LOOSAHATCHIE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.23500, -89.91389 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 22, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1954 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Forest Lakes Association |
| Other Name | Otter |
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.