South Harpeth Dam
South Harpeth Dam is an earth dam located in Davidson County, Tennessee, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About South Harpeth Dam
The primary purpose of South Harpeth Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Freeman, Bill (private).
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 476 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 331 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 03/20/2023.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Davidson |
| Coordinates | 36.04028, -87.02639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 476 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Freeman, Bill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03723 |
| Federal ID | TN03723 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |