Tanyard Springs Dam is an earth dam located in McNairy County, Tennessee, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 450 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Tanyard Springs Dam
Tanyard Springs Dam is a dam in McNairy, Tennessee. The dam is owned by City of Adamsville (public utility). It impounds the Snake Creek near Mt Vinson.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | McNairy |
| Nearest City | Mt Vinson |
| River/Stream | Snake Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21889, -88.39194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | City of Adamsville |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10907 |
| Federal ID | TN10907 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |