Irvin Dam
Irvin Dam is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Irvin Dam
Irvin Dam is a dam in Lauderdale, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Irvin, Doris (private). It impounds the Hatchie River near Durhamville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1943, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Nearest City | Durhamville |
| River/Stream | Hatchie River |
| Coordinates | 35.69417, -89.49750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Irvin, Doris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 01/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN09707 |
| Federal ID | TN09707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |