Cordova Dam
Cordova Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1986. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cordova Dam
Cordova Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Riverwood Farms H.o.a. (private). It impounds the Trib-fletcher Creek near Cordova.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 06/24/2025.
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 | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Cordova |
| River/Stream | Trib-fletcher Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.16306, -89.77333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Riverwood Farms H.o.a. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15782 |
| Federal ID | TN15782 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |