Henry Dam is an earth dam located in Humphreys County, Tennessee, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall, taller than 80% 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 Henry Dam
The primary purpose of Henry Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by West, Billy W. (private).
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2024.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Humphreys |
| Coordinates | 36.08694, -87.65000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | West, Billy W. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08513 |
| Federal ID | TN08513 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |