Blackburn Dam

Tennessee — Benton County — FORD CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyBenton
RiverFORD CREEK
Coordinates36.01444, -88.05833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage117 acre-ft
Max Storage117 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionFebruary 15, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBlackburn, Juanita
Other NameBlackburn

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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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