Nelson Elam #1 Dam

Tennessee — Williamson County — TRIB-WEST HARPETH RIVER

Location

StateTennessee
CountyWilliamson
RiverTRIB-WEST HARPETH RIVER
Coordinates35.93000, -86.98556

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length492 ft
NID Storage129 acre-ft
Max Storage129 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 5, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCarl Haley
Other NameNelson Elam #1

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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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