Mcnairy Cypress Creek #5 Dam
Mcnairy Cypress Creek #5 Dam is an earth dam located in McNairy County, Tennessee, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mcnairy Cypress Creek #5 Dam
Mcnairy Cypress Creek #5 Dam is a dam in McNairy, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Mcnairy County (local government). It impounds the Trib-cypress Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 678 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 898 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 01/08/2024.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | McNairy |
| River/Stream | Trib-cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.11472, -88.62000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 678 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 898 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 898 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | McNairy County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10917 |
| Federal ID | TN10917 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |