Shoaf Dam
Shoaf Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Tennessee, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shoaf Dam
The primary purpose of Shoaf Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Shoaf Companies, Inc. (private). It impounds the Lick Creek near Wingo.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 12/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Wingo |
| River/Stream | Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.02444, -88.60361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Shoaf Companies, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN01704 |
| Federal ID | TN01704 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |