Farnsworth-Scharding Dam
Tennessee — Shelby County — TRIB-JOHNS CREEK
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| River | TRIB-JOHNS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 34.99861, -89.85222 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | December 9, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Shelby County Conservation Board |
| Other Name | Farnsworth-Scharding |
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.