Dorris Dam
Dorris Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Tennessee, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dorris Dam
Dorris Dam is a dam in Henderson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Doris, Stephen (private). It impounds the Beech River near Lexington.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 317 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 09/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Beech River |
| Coordinates | 35.61833, -88.31750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 317 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Doris, Stephen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07704 |
| Federal ID | TN07704 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |