Salem Dam
Salem Dam is an earth dam located in Crockett County, Tennessee, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Salem Dam
Salem Dam is a dam in Crockett, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Sand Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/14/2021.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Crockett |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.79889, -89.01889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03304 |
| Federal ID | TN03304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |