Green Acres Dam
Green Acres Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Tennessee, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Green Acres Dam
Green Acres Dam is a dam in Henry, Tennessee. The dam is owned by City Of Paris (local government). It impounds the Old Town Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/17/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henry |
| River/Stream | Old Town Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.30972, -88.30778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | City Of Paris |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07917 |
| Federal ID | TN07917 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |