Dunavant Dam
Dunavant Dam is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dunavant Dam
Dunavant Dam is a dam in Lauderdale, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Dunavant, James, Et Al. (private). It impounds the Campground Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2022.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lauderdale |
| River/Stream | Campground Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.67833, -89.62750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Dunavant, James, Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN09710 |
| Federal ID | TN09710 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |