Butterworth Dam
Butterworth Dam is an earth dam located in Benton County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Butterworth Dam
Butterworth Dam is a dam in Benton, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Dr. Joseph S. Butterworth Trust (private). It impounds the Ford Creek near Birdsong Heights.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Benton |
| Nearest City | Birdsong Heights |
| River/Stream | Ford Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.00750, -88.06306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Dr. Joseph S. Butterworth Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00502 |
| Federal ID | TN00502 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |