Nelson Elam #2 Dam

Nelson Elam #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Williamson County, Tennessee, built in 1925. It carries a High hazard potential classification.

About Nelson Elam #2 Dam

The primary purpose of Nelson Elam #2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Haley, Carl (private). It impounds the Trib-harpeth.

The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 281 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/05/2019.

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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High Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTennessee
CountyWilliamson
River/StreamTrib-harpeth
Coordinates35.93111, -86.99222

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Length281 ft
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage42 acre-ft
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHaley, Carl
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Last Inspection09/05/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTN18725
Federal IDTN18725
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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