Edwards Dam

Edwards Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Edwards Dam

The primary purpose of Edwards Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Edwards, Carter (private).

The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.

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 04/23/2021.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyMadison
Coordinates35.47417, -88.88833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Length435 ft
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage85 acre-ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerEdwards, Carter
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection04/23/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN11349
Federal IDTN11349
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams