Middle Fork Obion #5 Dam

Tennessee — Henry County — MIDDLE FORK OBION RIVER

Location

StateTennessee
CountyHenry
RiverMIDDLE FORK OBION RIVER
Coordinates36.27667, -88.40889

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,170 ft
NID Storage8,695 acre-ft
Max Storage8,695 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 15, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMiddle Fork Obion W.d.
Other NameMiddle Fork Obion #5

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.

Back to All Dams More Dams in Tennessee