Napier Dam

Tennessee — Lewis County — CHIEF CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyLewis
RiverCHIEF CREEK
Coordinates35.44833, -87.51167

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 4, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAubrey Preston
Other NameNapier

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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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