Middle Fork Obion #1 Dam
Middle Fork Obion #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Tennessee, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Middle Fork Obion #1 Dam
Middle Fork Obion #1 Dam is a dam in Henry, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Middle Fork Obion W.d. (local government). It impounds the Old Town Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,592 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 76 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,373 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/26/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henry |
| River/Stream | Old Town Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.30500, -88.48833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,592 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,373 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,373 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Middle Fork Obion W.d. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07907 |
| Federal ID | TN07907 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |