Watergrove Dam
Watergrove Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1987. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Watergrove Dam
Watergrove Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Watergrove Investors, Llc (private). It impounds the Trib-nonconnah Creek near Memphis.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 03/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Memphis |
| River/Stream | Trib-nonconnah Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.06096, -89.83170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Watergrove Investors, Llc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15785 |
| Federal ID | TN15785 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |