King-Riverside Dam

Tennessee — Shelby County

Location

StateTennessee
CountyShelby
Coordinates35.08889, -90.08750

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length938 ft
NID Storage13 acre-ft
Max Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 15, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMemphis Park Commission
Other NameKing-Riverside Park

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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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