Middle Fork Obion #3 Dam
Middle Fork Obion #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Tennessee, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Middle Fork Obion #3 Dam
Middle Fork Obion #3 Dam is a dam in Henry, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Middle Fork Obion W.d. (local government). It impounds the Middle Fork Obion River.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 593 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henry |
| River/Stream | Middle Fork Obion River |
| Coordinates | 36.28167, -88.43917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 593 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 593 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Middle Fork Obion W.d. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07906 |
| Federal ID | TN07906 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |