Sammons Dam

Tennessee — Hardeman County — RICHLAND CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyHardeman
RiverRICHLAND CREEK
Coordinates35.41861, -89.17861

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage117 acre-ft
Max Storage117 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionFebruary 11, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSammons, David
Other NameSammons

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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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