Herb Parsons Dam
Herb Parsons Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Tennessee, built in 1951. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Herb Parsons Dam
Herb Parsons Dam is a dam in Fayette, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Twra (state). It impounds the Mary's Creek near Crossroads.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 1,710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 186 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 08/03/2023.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Crossroads |
| River/Stream | Mary's Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.13194, -89.62750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,778 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 186 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Twra |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04701 |
| Federal ID | TN04701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |