Middle Fork Obion #2 Dam
Middle Fork Obion #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Tennessee, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Middle Fork Obion #2 Dam
Middle Fork Obion #2 Dam is a dam in Henry, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Middle Fork Obion W.d. (local government). It impounds the Old Town Creek near Sharon.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 893 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,209 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 11/26/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Sharon |
| River/Stream | Old Town Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.29944, -88.46667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 893 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,209 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Middle Fork Obion W.d. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07903 |
| Federal ID | TN07903 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |