Smith Dam
Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Tennessee, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Smith Dam
Smith Dam is a dam in Henry, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Tdot (state). It impounds the Threemile Branch near Meadow Mead.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/01/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Meadow Mead |
| River/Stream | Threemile Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.34500, -88.33028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | TDOT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07911 |
| Federal ID | TN07911 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |