Central Point Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Tennessee, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Central Point Dam
Central Point Dam is a dam in Henry, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Trib-middle Fork Obion.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 305 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 11/26/2024.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henry |
| River/Stream | Trib-middle Fork Obion |
| Coordinates | 36.29361, -88.43278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07928 |
| Federal ID | TN07928 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |