Osage Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Tennessee, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 467 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Osage Dam
Osage Dam is a dam in Henry, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (local government). It impounds the Walnut Fork Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 467 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henry |
| River/Stream | Walnut Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.33972, -88.42778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 467 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN07931 |
| Federal ID | TN07931 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |