Elk River Dam

Tennessee — Franklin County — ELK RIVER

Location

StateTennessee
CountyFranklin
RiverELK RIVER
Coordinates35.29817, -86.09705

Physical Characteristics

NID Height82 ft
Dam Height82 ft
Dam Length2,943 ft
NID Storage101,844 acre-ft
Max Storage101,844 acre-ft
Surface Area3,910 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 2, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSAF AFMC
Other NameWoods Reservoir

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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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